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by lsalms
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help deciding between F&P Evora, or the Resmed f40
Replies: 4
Views: 22784

Re: Need help deciding between F&P Evora, or the Resmed f40

I just discontinued using the Resmed F40. It was comfortable and lightweight, but I found it wasn't great a high pressures. I have a high pressure average of 16, and I would wake up every night with the mask almost blowing off my face.
by lsalms
Mon Apr 14, 2025 7:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Already at a Breaking Point with Leaky Masks...haven't slept in 2.5 weeks
Replies: 7
Views: 86094

Already at a Breaking Point with Leaky Masks...haven't slept in 2.5 weeks

Hello, Well, I am so glad to have found this forum. AHI is 49. My prescription is 9-17, but CPAP Specialist said my average has been 16 since I started treatment. Been on the CPAP for about 2.5 weeks and I've already cycled through 3 masks and I am miserable!! I'm going on vacation next week, and I ...
by lsalms
Thu Apr 10, 2025 12:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 10339

Re: Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!

[...] I'm wondering what your thoughts are on nasal pillows? I heard those are better with leaks, given there is a smaller surface area? I also wanted to ask if you would interested in viewing my OSCAR report sometime once I have more reliable data? Thank you kindly for your response. Posting your ...
by lsalms
Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 10339

Re: Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!

I go to bed with a great seal, however I am waking up with air constantly blowing around my mouth. It's not a huge leak, but the cool air is enough to wake me up. I can tell the pressure is much higher, cause of the amount of air coming in my mask, as well as how much more it inflates the silicone ...
by lsalms
Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 10339

Re: Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!

zonker wrote:
Tue Apr 08, 2025 3:18 pm
lsalms wrote:
Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:20 pm

I see mask liners, but that doesn't exist for my mask type of Amazon.
try here-

https://www.padacheek.com/airfit-f40
Thank you so much! I'm wondering if I should try these first? Or try switching to a nasal pillow option first? I heard those are better for leaks...
by lsalms
Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 10339

Mask Leaking Only at High Pressure? Help!

Hello all, Well, I am so glad to have found this forum. I am STRUGGLING. AHI is 49. Female. Been on the CPAP for about 2 weeks and have not had a decent night's sleep yet. I got fitted for the Resmed AirFit F40 mask, which is a nice soft silicone instead of the hard plastic face masks. I took off th...