I did try tape, both blue painters tape (I just happen to have some, it's versatile stuff) and some quality medical tape. I really didn't see a difference. Both were firmly in place when I woke up. The video from the PSG didn't show me mouth breathing either. I suppose there could be small leaks aro...

For an update, I managed an earlier appointment with my sleep doctor. He was quite willing to lower my prescription to what I found works for me: 16.5 inhale, 12 exhale, auto. That means I can use my swift FX nasal pillow mask, which makes me quite happy; I sleep so much better with it. After lookin...

@cpapabc -- Just great, I go from an alien face-huger to being smothered with a caul. Just kidding, thanks for the hint and the response, I'll definitely try that if I move to a full-face mask. @CruzTerri -- Well, the DME didn't give me the Swift FX with the Bi-PAP and higher pressure, it's what cam...

I'm using software to check it, and leaks are in the twentys, far less than the 50 l/min that's the threshold for large leaks. The machine is a Phillips Respironics System One, which I understand does not subtract off the mask vent in the leak report so almost all of that should be the intentional v...

A few weeks ago I had my first polysomnogram, after a home test indicated I needed CPAP. A few days ago I had the follow-up appointment with my doctor, who decided to both move me to BPAP and to change my pressure settings. On the CPAP, after the home test I was prescribed 8cm max, 4cm min, auto lev...