i am new and almost discourage

[dede1953]

I am using the S9,and the quadro full mask,still cannot sleep air leak all the time,they replace the mask 4 times I try nasal nothing seem to work.I really need to rest I am so tired..i sleep an average 2 hours per night.I have chronic sleep apnea I have more than 135 episods per hour.Can someone suggest what can I do? excuse my english writing I am a French Canadian doing is best. Thank-You in advance for any suggestions.

[Julie]

Bienvenue Dede, je suis de Montreal., et vous est maintenant en la forum meilleur sur la 'net'. Mon francais est terrible parce que je l'ai oublier tout (pas en Mtl. long temp), mais je voudrais vous aider s;il possible, avec les autres ici qui est "l'expert" de Cpap.

Je pense que votre masque est pas bonne - peut-etre la taille, mais ils ya plusiers, beaucoup des masques - le Quattro est non pas la seule! C'est important que vous parler encore avec la companie ou vous avez l'acheter, et essayer les autres avec un bon 'trial', dans un lit la bas s'il possible. Mais, j'en ai un Ultra Mirage ("full face") dans une taille "small shallow", un peut different de les autres, par exemple, est ils est plus important que vous avez la masque parfait pour toi.

Et plus, le 'pressure' doit etre correct et facile pour vous d'utiliser, et s'il possible, dit nous votre pressure parce-ce que il est un peut 'lower' than you need.

[mars]

Hi dede1953

I am sorry to read you are having such trouble. I will try to keep my suggestions simple, and please excuse me if you have already tried them.

Read carefully the mask fitting instructions.

Also check the internet for mask fitting,

Also search this forum, there is the worlds best instructions posted somewhere in here.

Wear the mask during the day, turn on your machine, and try all different combinations of strap tightness to see if you can get a fit without leaking. When you find one, lie down as you do at night and see if you can keep it in position.

Maybe get a better pillow. I use a feather pillow with my mask, which is the same as yours.

Consider buying a few different masks from cpapauction.com.

Julie knows what she is talking about, so I suggest you follow her suggestions.

Then post specific questions as you learn more during the day.

Bon Chance

Mars

[Jersey Girl]

Wow Julie! Didn't know you could speak french. Wonderful!

Warmly,

Jersey Girl

[GumbyCT]

I am using the S9,and the quadro full mask,still cannot sleep air leak all the time,they replace the mask 4 times I try nasal nothing seem to work.I really need to rest I am so tired..i sleep an average 2 hours per night.I have chronic sleep apnea I have more than 135 episods per hour.Can someone suggest what can I do? excuse my english writing I am a French Canadian doing is best. Thank-You in advance for any suggestions.

dede, your English is better than my French but let me see if I can make a few points.

Mask leaks are the biggest problem we all face. Much has been posted here already if you can read in English.

Search for things Like "Quattro Leaks".
1st - Start for bed early enuff to get your mask adjusted.

Put your mask on loose at first. Turn air on full pressure (NO Ramp).

This will inflate the mask seal - gently tighten the straps evenly on each side.
Leave enough room for two fingers to fit between the straps and your head on each side.

Lay down with head on pillow the way you will sleep. If required snug the straps a bit more.

Just remember - Do NOT over tighten the straps - the mask seal needs room to inflate to work properly. Your face will change shape when you lay down and contact the pillow or when pressure ramps up.

Keep a notebook about each nite. Take time in the morning to write what went well and what did not. Make notes on what to try tonite (before you forget).

Good Luck

[DoriC]

Search for things Like "Quattro Leaks".
This will inflate the mask seal - gently tighten the straps evenly on each side.
Good Luck

Gumby, I fit my husband's mask the same way you describe but just wondering, do you tighten each strap separately or both at the same time? I gently push down on one side of the mask and tighten that strap a bit, then do the other side.

[BlackSpinner]

I am using the S9,and the quadro full mask,still cannot sleep air leak all the time,they replace the mask 4 times I try nasal nothing seem to work.I really need to rest I am so tired..i sleep an average 2 hours per night.I have chronic sleep apnea I have more than 135 episods per hour.Can someone suggest what can I do? excuse my english writing I am a French Canadian doing is best. Thank-You in advance for any suggestions.

I am also in Montreal. My French to write is not as good as your English but I can speak it. There are several of us on the board from Montreal.

Je suis en Montreal aussi. Si vous voulez vous peux faire une "PM" a moi et nous echanger notre numero de telephone.. J'utilse le CPAP pour pres que une ans.

I find the the fit of a full face mask can be difficult - they seem to be made for standard faces. I do have a quatro and I use it when I have a flu, it leaks but I just ignore the leaks, I jiggle it around a bit and it stops. Other wise I use a Hybrid which is fitting better on my round face (it is made of a nasal mask and a mouth mask).
Do keep trying - it will get better. just remind your self you did not get this bad in one week.

Continuer d'essaier tous les nuits. Pour beaucoup des persons ca prends des temps. Il y a beaucoup de temps que vous etes malades, la resolution ne viens pas dans une semaines ou deux.

Lena

[pdean44]

I wish i had the same kind of mask so i could offer some good advice. I am sure many others here can help you. Hang in there and stick with this group they will get you to where you need to be so you can rest. It may take some time and perhaps a few different tries on masks to find what works best for you. If you stick with it you will finally find the right equipment to use and will then get the rest you really need. I hope you feel better soon.

[dede1953]

I am using the S9,and the quadro full mask,still cannot sleep air leak all the time,they replace the mask 4 times I try nasal nothing seem to work.I really need to rest I am so tired..i sleep an average 2 hours per night.I have chronic sleep apnea I have more than 135 episods per hour.Can someone suggest what can I do? excuse my english writing I am a French Canadian doing is best. Thank-You in advance for any suggestions.

Thanks everyone for your help I am meeting tomorrow with my therapist so she can help me..i did not sleep again tonight I am very tired..merci beaucoup a ceux qui m'on parler francais c'est grandement apprecier..I am sure I will need help again