I have Respironics DreamStation2 Advanced Auto CPAP Machine with Humidifier. Model DSX620H11C Auto Software V1.0.6.4326 Received directly from Respironics in November, 2022, as part of the recall of the original DreamStation. I have a DreamMapper account, which I access mostly with my PC, via the we...

The 2 most important pieces to change are the cushion and the disposable filter. My disposable filter is a little block of foam no more than an inch on a side. When I saw the cost of new filters, I bought a simple kitchen stainless steel mesh strainer. The filter goes in the strainer, I hit it with...

The 431 is one of the ffm's I have thought about trying. I have jaw drop that makes these newer masks sometimes slide onto my lips Jaw drop might be just the thing with the 431. Sometimes I can stop a leak by thrusting my lower jaw forward a bit. Of course, then I fall asleep and my jaw relaxes and...

... you are right to have concern about the arms. I have found that the even though the F10 is a great cushion the frame features are more designed for supine. Thanks for the detailed evaluation. With almost every mask I have tried, some component of the frame contacted the pillow with side sleepin...

I am thinking of trying the ResMed Airfit F10 Full Face Mask, because I have seen several postings that say it works well with a (reasonable) beard. I sleep on my side a lot, and I wonder if the upper plastic arms of the mask, that attach to the headgear, wouldn't push the mask to the side and break...

There should always be some leakage. It is an important part of the mask design, it keeps you from re-breathing your own air and suffocating. The leakage should be through vent holes in the mask, not around the seal. ... Is this a new issue? Yes, I taped over half the vent holes in the mask and cou...

First of all, there is no "ResMed M Series" … the "pressure" will NOT increase. The machine will try to increase the output/flow of air to maintain the pressure it was set to or last putting forth (in the case of Auto machines). Sorry. REMStar M Series Auto with AFlex. I meant, the machine would in...

LSAT wrote:If the machine ALWAYS shows a pressure of 12, perhaps it is set on CPAP and not Auto.

Nope. Once in a great while I will see leakage in the 60s, and then the pressure numbers go up to 12.5 or 13.0.
What leakage numbers do you typically see (if your machine shows them)?

I have an older Resmed M Series autopap with humidifier. I use a full face mask. I feel very little air leakage around the edges of the mask. If I press the mask against my arm so there is NO leakage, I don't hear any air escaping from the tubing or within the machine -- it is very quiet. But weekly...