Air pressure in Quattro mask lighter?

[PJ the DJ]

I've been using my Mirage Quattro mask for the past few nights because I still haven't been able to eradicate the leaks in the Liberty. The Quattro mask with either the permanent mask liner from ad, or disposable Remzzzs liners is not leaking.

I've noticed with the Quattro the air pressure (my titration is 14) seems much lighter and thinner lately. I don't really feel air swirling in the mask. While it may seem like "I am just getting used to" the mask, I don't really think that's it... Any thoughts?

FWIW, I do wash my hose, reservoir and mask consistently on a regular basis...

[nanwilson]

Morning
I don't feel it blowing at all any more..I have to stick my hand in front of the vent to make sure its still on My pressure is at 11 and I'm positive it is still at that level, I've just gotten used to it and don't feel it now.
Cheers
Nan

[LSAT]

I can never feel the pressure in my Quattro. When I wake up in the AM I always stick my hand in front of the exhaust to see if it is working.

I don't know if this is a good scenario , but, I think of it this way...When you turn on the water to your hose at the house you are setting the water pressure. If you turn the nozzle to a strong narrow stream...like what you feel in a nasal pillow or a small nasal mask...the water will feel stronger than if you set it on a fine wide spray....like in a FF mask. Same pressure.

[PJ the DJ]

Thank you all for the reassurance. I do feel the air coming out steadily at the vent... I guess I am just genuinely shocked that I don't feel the air pressure anymore.

Anyway, the Quattro is quickly becoming my number one mask. If I can't get the Liberty nasal pillows to stop leaking I am going to call it a day and just use the Quattro. Although I don't like the strain on my nose with the Quattro, at least I can be compliant with my therapy, and in the end, that is what counts.

[PJ the DJ]

After reading a couple additional threads on here, I am wondering if I am breathing in CO2 from the Quattro, as I am not waking up refreshed in the least. Is there any way to find out? Will the rat card have it on there?

[chunkyfrog]

Have you checked the 'mask' setting on your machine?
If it is not set for 'full face', you may not be getting the correct pressure.
Another possibility--make sure the anti-asphyxia valve operates easily, and isn't stuck