What are normal leak rates?

LikwidFlux · Post by **LikwidFlux** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:22 pm

I don't think I've ever been under 40 or something like that.

I'm using a Comfort Gel, maybe I am opening my mouth during sleep.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:30 pm

http://www.internetage.com/cpapinfo/leak-rates-1.html

Passive exhalation port flow is a factor of two things, the pressure, and the total area of the ports.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:33 pm

I'm using a Comfort Gel, maybe I am opening my mouth during sleep.

Based on the chart, I would say yes, unless your pressure is in the 18 - 20 cm/H2O range.

billeee · Post by **billeee** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:16 pm

i have the same results with my comfort gel.....usually without fail 39-40 leak rate............i pretty sure i dont mouth breath and i know i have no

mask leaks................billeee

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:18 pm

check all of your connections ... you may have a leak in your hose or somewhere else in the system.

- r