Search found 4 matches
- Tue May 12, 2026 2:54 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Pressure leaks and overall chart review
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18676
Re: Pressure leaks and overall chart review
I actually have the Caldera Releaf collar but I haven't found it to be very useful. I think reflux might be causing my nighttime nasal congestion, so now I'm on an anti-reflux diet and it seems to be working really well.
- Mon May 04, 2026 8:07 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Pressure leaks and overall chart review
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18676
Re: Pressure leaks and overall chart review
Yeah, that makes sense. I wondered if there was some kind of signature in the graph that could help distinguish the type of leak. But regardless, I'm glad to know that the 24 L/min threshold is fairly conservative and an ugly leak line doesn't mean the therapy is compromised. I tried mouth taping fo...
- Thu Apr 30, 2026 10:01 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Pressure leaks and overall chart review
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18676
Re: Pressure leaks and overall chart review
Oh, I guess I thought all leaks were inherently pressure leaks, but now I see the distinction. Thank you very much for your help. I will try your suggestions and report back. Is there a way of discerning whether the leak is a mask leak or a mouth leak by looking at the graphs?
- Thu Apr 30, 2026 2:06 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Pressure leaks and overall chart review
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18676
Pressure leaks and overall chart review
I've been using CPAP for "mild" sleep apnea for a couple of months and it has been life-changing. However, my OSCAR graphs show significant pressure leaks. I've attached the reports from the past couple of days. I have it set to a fixed pressure of 8.0 because it was chasing leaks in APAP mode. I do...