The nostril opening in the mask does not have to be, and actually should not be, as big as the entrance to the nostril. In fact, if the mask opening is as big as the nostril opening, leaks will ensue. Look at the openings on any models of nasal pillows. They are always smaller than the nostril open...

@Tyrinryan.... So I tried to assess if there was any silicone that was blocking the nostrils. Here's what I did: set up the mask per normal and adjusted it on my face till I was getting no leakage at all. Then I removed the elbow (so that the frame and headgear were still in place), laid back with m...

I experienced the same problem. I read somewhere, perhaps on this forum, that you can cut the silicone to enlarge the holes. As well someone said to use a punch to make the holes instead of scissors. I used scissors, but I couldn't cut evenly enough and the silicone ripped at the place of the imper...

Which makes me wonder which mask frame and cushions you're using. Are you sure you have the right cushion for the right frame? I think the two cushions (small and medium) both are used with the same frame, so I'm fairly confident that I have the appropriate frame. On looking at what I said above, I...

That's while you are awake. Yes, that is what I'm comparing when I said the F30 took more effort (while trying to sleep) versus the F432 (while trying to sleep). It takes about twice as long to enter sleep and I found that the only way I can get to sleep with the F30 is by breathing through my mout...

SleepGeek wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:25 pm

IF/when the pillow goes inside the nares that does reduce the area for air to flow by.

Just to be clear, with this mask, nothing "goes inside the nares", rather there are two windows cut out of the silicone seal that presumably are to be aligned with the nares openings.

I was fitted/sized for the medium F30 by the DME, They did a leak check and adjusted the headgear. (at home I tried the smaller cushion and the larger cushion but the medium seemed best) Now, this is why I'm asking: For years I've been using a FP 432 that surrounds the mouth and nose (that is to say...

I was asking about the F30, the f30i appears to be a different design.
Are there "holes"or "ports" in the cushion (silicone seal) of the F30i? (I can't tell from the marketing images)

Has anyone found a way to align the airway holes on the F30 cushion with actual location of their nares?
(I am trying out the F30 versus F432 mask)

dataq1 at 78 myself I find your list of regular Doc visits a bit short. I would add my Dentist, Dermatologist, Chiropractor and imaging center. Yep, Derm twice annually, Dentist & hygienist minimum 3X/year, PCP min 3X/year, Ureo 1X/year, pedo 3X/year, AND imaging center whenever I need a new passpo...

I've been using F30's since 2020, when I have to, and don't have the sealing problems I had with FFM's that go over your nose. Unfortunately, I've the had the opposite experience. I've been using a FFM (Fischer Paykel 431) for probably 10 years now, and then recently bought and tried the Resmed F30...

Quick question:
Was your Dad’s heart valve surgery done by open heart or trans catheter?

SDBud wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:44 am

I had that same issue with the pressure spike, but it didn't affect anything but my sanity, until I realized WHAT caused it,
the water chamber being just a tiny bit short of fullly inserted.

Did this mis-alignment cause an out-of-control pressure increase or an out-of-control volume increase?

Hi, you didn’t mention what type of mask he is using(full face versus nasal).
I would suggest that a Resmed F30 mask would make this behavior nearly impossible.
Perhaps more importantly is understanding why he (seemingly) unknowingly is blocking the exhaust. Could it be to block cool air?

ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:45 pm

I never said struggling.

And I didn’t say you did, you said “not comfortable”; Steerpike said “struggling”. Both were in relation to lower pressures.

I’m trying to understand why/if folks might think they are not getting sufficient volume of air, regardless of the pressure.