Finally did it

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Shutchis1951
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Finally did it

Post by Shutchis1951 » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:09 am

I finally stopped using my snapp mask because of so many leaks. I was getting leak rates anywhere from .40 through 2.20 using the snapp and feeling tired all the time. I started using my Liberty mask and using RG's tips with the panyhose tights cut a hole where the hose attaches to the front of the mask and two holes where the vent holes are and wear it accross the front of the mask around to the back of the head where I sewed it to fit my head. I have been using it this way for three nights and my leak rates have been .20, .32, and .18 the last 3 nights. I am not as tired but still have tiredness in the day.

My HI: over the last 3 days has been .3.3, 5.0, 4.2
AI: 1.1, 1.0, 1.3
AHI: 4.4, 6.0, 5.5

With my AHI numbers I am thinking my pressure needs to be upped. What do you think?

Sharon


bbacher
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Joined: Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:49 am
Location: Greenwood, IN

Post by bbacher » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:58 am

I don't know about your pressures, but congrats on getting the leaks under control!

The folks on this forum have so many good ideas.