Does ResMed AirCurve know the difference between mask leak vs mouth leak?

[wannasmile]

Just curious if the machine can tell the difference between a leak at my mask / nose, vs my mouth opening and the air blowing out that way

Thanks

[Pugsy]

No.

None of these machines can tell what any leak is coming from or the cause of the leaks.
To these machines...leak is leak no matter what causes it.

[ChicagoGranny]

Just curious if the machine can tell the difference between a leak at my mask / nose, vs my mouth opening and the air blowing out that way

Thanks

No, but if you analyze your flow curve using OSCAR, you could get an indication - http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.ph ... Limitation

[wannasmile]

OK. I set up and used my Aircurve 10 Vauto last night for the first time. I really love this thing already. It's going to take some getting used to things and tweaking the settings (which I already did last night quite a bit).

The stats / myair app says I need to adjust the mask / get a better seal. It could be that, or a mouth leak, or both (probably both).

My plan is to use the new machine for several days with my current mask (airfit p10), then when I get a bit more used to the machine, switch to my new mask (swift fx) and see if that helps
I'm sure there will be a lot of trial and error with the machine settings, mask, and other stuff, but I'm excited for the possibility of one day starting to feel better.

After maybe a week I'll start diving into the technical data with your help, the software, etc

[ChicagoGranny]

After maybe a week I'll start diving into the technical data with your help, the software, etc

Good plan!

[Miss Emerita]

I'm with Chicago Granny -- good plan! Once you are able to post an Oscar chart, you might want to start a new thread or retitle this one. Something like: wannasmile's therapy thread. That way people will know it isn't just about types of leaks.

And congrats on getting a great machine!