Mask Leakage
Mask Leakage
G’Day All, I’m in my second month of being a first time user. There have been challenges but overall I’m headed to a much healthier life. I use an F & P Sleep Style Auto with a F & P Vitera mask. I find the mask comfortable as a restless sleeper with a short beard. My problem is that when I have Apnea episodes and my machine goes to the higher pressure limit my mask tends to leak and wake me. Once I reposition the mask the leak will stop but often starts again. My current setting is low pressure 5 and high pressure 14. The best ahi I achieved is 9-10, (with a one-off 3.2?) I believe possibly the high pressure setting is not enough?
What is an average high pressure setting and do I need to increase mine to achieve an under 5 ahi?
I’ve tried many, many masks so still believe the Vitera is ok for me. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
What is an average high pressure setting and do I need to increase mine to achieve an under 5 ahi?
I’ve tried many, many masks so still believe the Vitera is ok for me. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
- ChicagoGranny
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Re: Mask Leakage
The majority of regular members set their max at 20.0. The machine will not go higher than it needs to. If 14.0 is sufficient, the machine will not go any higher.
This is a low minimum that is likely not optimal for you.
That's bad.
If you want help finding your optimal pressure settings, start using OSCAR (or SleepHQ for those not so good with technology) and post a daily screen shot in this thread. Otherwise, it would be guessing which settings are best for you.
In the meantime, find your mask on youtube and carefully watch two or three videos on fitting and adjusting.
Welcome!
Re: Mask Leakage
you've come to the right place for help. now, if you would be so kind, we'll need data from you in order to help you with your journey.
please read the following thread so that you can help us help you-
viewtopic/t172378/Sticky--Newbies-PLEAS ... STING.html
i see granny has already pointed out oscar. it's important for you to get to know it and get us some charts. it's all explained in the thread i linked.
good luck!
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg
Re: Mask Leakage
Hi, thanks for your reply and update. It’s looks like Oscar requires MacOS, I use an iPad which is IOS.
I’ll need to access a computer to use Oscar which I’ll try to do soon, thanks for your help.
I’ll need to access a computer to use Oscar which I’ll try to do soon, thanks for your help.
Re: Mask Leakage
No no - it was (only) designed on a Mac, but the user majority now use (probably) Windows if anything.
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Mask: Ultra Mirage™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: IntelliPAP Integrated Heated Humidifier |
Re: Mask Leakage
Oscar doesn't work on an ipad. it works on mac, windows, and linux.
Get OSCAR
Accounts to put on the foe list: dataq1, clownbell, gearchange, lynninnj, mper!?, DreamDiver, Geer1, almostadoctor, sleepgeek, ajack, stom, mogy, D.H., They often post misleading, timewasting stuff.
Accounts to put on the foe list: dataq1, clownbell, gearchange, lynninnj, mper!?, DreamDiver, Geer1, almostadoctor, sleepgeek, ajack, stom, mogy, D.H., They often post misleading, timewasting stuff.
Re: Mask Leakage
when you get that access, be sure to post your charts right here in this thread.
good luck!
_________________
Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg
but that's enough about them.
Oscar-Win
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1-Win64.exe
Oscar-Mac
https://www.apneaboard.com/OSCAR/OSCAR-1.5.1.dmg