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by Vsylvestre
Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which full face mask to go with ASV machine?
Replies: 13
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Re: Which full face mask to go with ASV machine?

Sure. I will. Oddly I have heard from lots of people recently that a full face mask is needed for the ASV as any leakage will mess with the algorithms. The one he is using now is a nasal mask and it is definitely NOT working. Edit: I have the info filled out for me, sorry. I had an account here alre...
by Vsylvestre
Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Which full face mask to go with ASV machine?
Replies: 13
Views: 18769

Which full face mask to go with ASV machine?

Husband has the resmed ASV and as per my understanding its very important to not have leaks. He has a nasal mask and it's hard to seat. Not impossible, it's just hard to get it done well. It blasts air at certain points of the night. Plus he's still doing a little mouth exhalations. He has a beard a...
by Vsylvestre
Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Husband’s mixed AHI is 81 / new DX, need advice
Replies: 2
Views: 233

Husband’s mixed AHI is 81 / new DX, need advice

Husband recently diagnosed via Lofta. Total ahi 81 I was after him for 10 years to get a study. Refused to go into a place to have it done. Finally agreed to do the at home test. Obstructive is severe, ahi 56, 02 lowest at 56% Central is moderate, ahi 25 Cheyne Stokes respirations 36% of the study L...