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by Mikeydude
Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insufficient airflow?
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Re: Insufficient airflow?

Relax, your machine isn't supposed to keep up with you breathing heavy while you are awake. It is supposed to keep your airway from collapsing while you are asleep. Thanks for the quick replies. Liz, I knew that I wouldn't take in such a heavy , quick breath when I'm sleeping, but I didn't know wha...
by Mikeydude
Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insufficient airflow?
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Re: Insufficient airflow?

Thanks for the replies. My pressure is 11cm, and I don't use the ramp function. I haven't checked the pressure yet. What I noticed was that when I take a heavy breath, taking in air as quickly as possible, the mask pulls in to my face because of suction. I didn't think it was normal, but I decided t...
by Mikeydude
Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insufficient airflow?
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Insufficient airflow?

Greetings all! I have been on CPAP for several years, but I'm new to this site. I did a search and couldn't find my question. At times, I notice that my CPAP machine seems to have an insufficient amount of airflow. When I breathe in quickly and deeply, my machine can't seem to keep up. Is that norma...