I was just concerned being a "newbie" if it was more to it and should be looked into. Beings that I have facial hair, will a different mask make a difference anyway? I don't think I can do a nasal mask.....too much mouth breathing for me. Chin strap didn't work for me unfortunately. Not really much...

too much mouth breathing I'm a believer that every beginning CPAPer should have a consultation with a trusted ENT to discuss obstructive sleep apnea. The ENT should do an examination and evaluation of the entire airway. An in-office nasal endoscopy should be performed on this visit. The very least ...

As others have said, you're doing great! And I hear Pugsy when she says to keep it simple. But.... One change you might try to to introduce some EPR to see how you like it. EPR gives you a lower pressure than your IPAP when you exhale -- or you could also think of it as a higher pressure than your ...

So much great info, thank you so much everyone!!

It's your facial hair allowing the baseline leak. As long as it stays about where it is and you are sleeping fine and feeling decent then I wouldn't worry about it. The 24 L/min line that ResMed uses is a bit "conservative" IMHO. From my own experience with larger leaks the machine actually does a ...

Your baseline leak even at the very beginning of the night is higher than normal. Makes us wonder why because we assume at the beginning of the night and while awake you shouldn't be seeing much above a baseline of 0.0 L/min leak line. If it were me I would first verify I have the correct mask type...

(she just says "give it time") You figured out time doesn't heal leaks. Maybe, the doctor will also. She originally said she just likes to go with the newest model. After about 50 nights of use ,I've never had a night under 25 L/min on my ResMed app. That can't be normal. She's probably avoiding th...

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:21 pm

#1--the wide orange line.
Your AHI is awesome!
Your leak rate is well within acceptable boundaries.
Congratulations.

Thank you!! I really appreciate the feedback. I've been concerned with my leak rate but it's gotten better since I've been using the cpap pillow

Hi all! Diagnosed with mild OSA in Late January and started Autopap treatment. Slowly feeling better, and excited about treatment! Was able to use my autopap for 2 wks, then had tonsils out, and now back on treatment for about 4wks. Read thru a ton of the "newbie Threads" and table of contents. I fi...