Is this NORMAL?

Goofy Lady · Post by **Goofy Lady** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:29 am

Thanks to everyone yesterday for your help.
I did use it while watching tv and then I actually fell asleep last night with it on for 2 hours. I dont remember why I took it off. But this is improvement.

Question: My pressure number is 14, and when I would exhale, the mask would some how release air and it was going into my eyes. I think that's what woke me up.
I have a Quattro fx lady full face mask, is this normal or did I not have mask on correctly?
Oh, my machine said the mask was good!
So, thats why im confused.

nobody · Post by **nobody** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:50 am

Yes pretty normal with that mask I'd say. I don't have the lady version but do have an extra small quattro. You can dial it (if it has a dial? not sure if that version does) or use the straps to stop the leaking. However, at 14 it might be hard to do with that mask. I have trouble keeping mine from leaking with a pressure around 9 most of the night. Turn your machine on with no ramp or auto, just straight 14, and adjust the mask so it will be adjusted for the highest pressure. Also I noticed I have to have it so it's not touching the pillow at all or it will leak. I got one of those contour pillows and sleep with my head right at the edge so the mask isn't touching the pillow. Far less leaks that way.

nobody · Post by **nobody** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:52 am

Nevermind I see it doesn't have a dial. You might try the mask I have in an extra small if you can't get that one adjusted.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:17 am

Does your mask fit the same all the way around?
If not, it may tend to rock, (like almost any full face mask does on me.)
Even at a measly 9 cm, I get leaks at either the top or the bottom--FULL TIME!
The only full face mask I have EVER been able to use is the P-R Comfortgel Blue.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pr-com ... -mask.html
Other masks have too little cushioning for my face, but the gel is very deep.
It is a heavy mask, but it may fit you.

bwexler · Post by **bwexler** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:26 pm

You may want to check out this newer mask

Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
or
DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear - Fit Pack (All Cushions Included with Medium Frame)

they have only been around for a couple weeks, but look interesting.

M'ohms · Post by **M'ohms** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:35 pm

For me the QFX can handle higher pressures. Mine goes up to 25 almost every night. I found the QFX headgear to be too flimsy for higher pressures. As an experiment, I tried the Respironics Blue Mesh headgear https://www.cpap.com/productpage/softca ... onics.html and it was so much better, that I always order that headgear instead of the one that comes with the mask. I have one for my F10, Hybrid, and FitLife. It really made a difference in comfort and leak control for me.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:39 pm

Warning, I tried the Amara View, and it will not work on a petite nose.
Even the "small" is sized for a substantial honker--I wish they made an extra small.

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