Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

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Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

Post by dusty0318 » Wed May 18, 2011 6:23 pm

Could my IPAP of 16 be the cause of my having trouble keeping the pillows in my nose????

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Re: Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

Post by dusty0318 » Thu May 19, 2011 12:11 am

Come on guys! Chime in here. I don't bite. I need some feedback.

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Re: Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

Post by dusty0318 » Thu May 19, 2011 12:25 am

ok so i found another thread similar to this

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Re: Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

Post by rested gal » Thu May 19, 2011 12:41 am

Try adding a homemade strap to cradle the pillows against your nostrils. The homemade strap doesn't have to be very snug.

Here are some ideas for routing a homemade strap to steady the nasal pillows:

useful for stablilizing masks other than just the one shown.
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DoubleStart Knot How to tie a flat knot behind head when using a homemade strap.
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/doublestartknot.htm

Best thing I've found to use as a "homemade strap" is the leg cut off a pair of pantyhose "tights" -- tights, not just plain pantyhose.
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Re: Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

Post by Mary Z » Thu May 19, 2011 6:36 am

somw people do have trouble at the higher pressures. Rested gals suggestion of the stabilzing strap may be just the ticket. Good luck.

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Re: Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

Post by TimWK » Thu May 19, 2011 1:31 pm

I too use the Liberty mask. My pressure is 15 to 20. Here is a link to a fix for your mask. I have tried it and it dose work. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48808&p=446086&hili ... rd#p446086

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Re: Could an IPAP of 16 be the problem?

Post by DaveMunson » Thu May 19, 2011 7:32 pm

Yes. I could not make nose pillows work at high pressure. They kept blowing off. Ended up with the activa, now the activa lt.

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