Feel like throwing it in the pool

Jake1 · Post by **Jake1** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:24 am

Not a night goes by that I don't start out good, determined to make a go of it, the mask fitting well without leaks; and then two or three hours later it all falls apart: either my face or the mask changes and leaks pop up everywhere and I end in a disaster. I was making so much noise my wife moved to another room so she could sleep. I suppose that this is the "adjustment" period.

OkyDoky · Post by **OkyDoky** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:40 pm

What mask are you using? Are you using auto pressures and what are the settings? Please add your equipment and here is a link to help. wiki/index.php/Registering_Equipment_in_User_Profile We need a little more information to help you better.

SGearhart · Post by **SGearhart** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:44 pm

You're not alone. Until I discovered all the type of mask options available, my CPAP almost became "Yard Art".

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:44 pm

Are you still using a full face mask?
Perhaps a mask liner would help, like Pad a Cheek.
http://www.padacheek.com/PAC_Maskliners.html

squid13 · Post by **squid13** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:08 pm

I always where my full face mask a little snug but not tight cause when you go to sleep your face muscles relax and then it's just right.

Wulfman... · Post by **Wulfman...** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:12 pm

Jake1 wrote:Not a night goes by that I don't start out good, determined to make a go of it, the mask fitting well without leaks; and then two or three hours later it all falls apart: either my face or the mask changes and leaks pop up everywhere and I end in a disaster. I was making so much noise my wife moved to another room so she could sleep. I suppose that this is the "adjustment" period.

Have you tried to identify the "problem"?
Is it the mask?
Maybe it's the bed pillow pushing your mask out of alignment. The bed pillow is my suspicion from your description. Your head is sinking to far into it and that is what is causing the leaks.

OR.......if you're using an APAP in a range of pressures, your mask adjustment isn't able to keep the pressures from disrupting the mask and that's why you're leaking.

Please fill out your profile with ALL of your equipment and ALL of your settings.

Den

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ElvishKnight · Post by **ElvishKnight** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:25 pm

You have a swimming pool? That's cool!!!!

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:44 pm

Pool? Awesome! I just happen to have my flippers right here!

TangledHose · Post by **TangledHose** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:52 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:Pool? Awesome! I just happen to have my flippers right here!

*LOL*

Sleeprider · Post by **Sleeprider** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:53 pm

You could throw it in my pool, but it would just bounce. Polar vortex is very effective against pool disposal.

Jake1 · Post by **Jake1** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:06 pm

LOL. I guess it's funny at times. I think it is the muscles in my face relaxing at night so that the mask doesn't fit. That makes sense. I'll tighten it up a little. I'm off now to try a little scuba diving at the edge of the pool with it.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:21 pm

jake,
I had exactly the same thing with the Mirage Quattro, once my jaw relaxed there was no seal.
That mask had too shallow a cushion to make up the difference between my face and the Quattro frame.
Tightening it down enough was not possible--or a good idea!
My next mask was a Philips/Respironics Comfortgel full face (now Comfortgel Blue full face--same fit)
The gel cushion of this mask is soft and deep, allowing for a good seal, even with my relaxed jaw.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pr-com ... -mask.html
This mask is a heavy sucker, but it was heavenly for when I needed a full face mask.
If I'm in the neighborhood, can you please leave the gate unlocked?

Tatooed Lady · Post by **Tatooed Lady** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 2:02 pm

ElvishKnight wrote:You have a swimming pool? That's cool!!!!

Get outta my head!!!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 2:21 pm

At least your HH won't run low on water, although that's not the approved method to fill it! Jim

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 2:30 pm

Tatooed Lady wrote:
ElvishKnight wrote:You have a swimming pool? That's cool!!!!
Get outta my head!!!

you have a pool in your head? doesn't it slosh around a lot out on the road?

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