General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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Mouchet
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by Mouchet » Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:47 am
I notice my tiredness has started to come back this week. The only problem I can spot is mask leak, which I have no idea how to fix.
I use airsense 10 with airfit 20 full face mask. Sleep on sofa to avoid sleeping on back. Also use cloth protector on mask for comfort and leak.
Mask is less than 1 month old.
Based on data, what is the problem?

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LSAT
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by LSAT » Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:50 am
Why do you think you have a problem? Aside from some obvious leaks, everything looks good.
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palerider
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by palerider » Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:52 pm
The mask leaks themselves may be disturbing your sleep.
Work on that more, use the mask fit option in the machine to adjust the mask.
A month old mask should be perfectly fine, unless you've damaged it with overly vigorous cleaning.
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Mouchet
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by Mouchet » Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:42 pm
Still waking up about 3 to 4 times a night. Glad to hear it looks good though
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by kteague » Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:40 am
How are you managing your hose? A hose that tugs on the mask can cause leaks. Also, assess if your sleeping pillow is pushing against your mask. I do best with a firm flat pillow that does not allow my face to sink into it. Some people sleep with their face hanging over the edge of the pillow, or use a pillow with cutouts to accomodate the mask. It can take a while to be able to sleep through the still new sensations. And waking at certain points in our sleep cycles is not unusual. If the waking continues to the degree of affecting your sense of being well rested, consider if you may be dealing with other things like meds that can cause side effects, medical conditions, or other sleep disorders.