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by breathingenthusiast
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.
by breathingenthusiast
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...
by breathingenthusiast
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?
by breathingenthusiast
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...