Acceptable Leak Rate

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Sleepwreck
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Acceptable Leak Rate

Post by Sleepwreck » Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:09 pm

Hello,

My mask leak rate is generally under 24 L/min. Is this an acceptable limit to go by? I have attached a screen capture of Oscar from last night. Do you think this is an acceptable leak rate? Should I be unconcerned as long as the rate is below 24? BTW I have been using the P10 nasal pillow mask for a few years now. I have tried the P30i and N30i, but they do not seem to work for me.

Thanks!

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Dog Slobber
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Re: Acceptable Leak Rate

Post by Dog Slobber » Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:20 pm

Yes, so long as, the leaks:
  • aren't waking you up
  • don't go far enough above 24 LPM and for too long, so as to interfere with therapy
  • don't cause discomfort, such as dry mouth

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