P30i nasal mask.

[Bobby269]

Has anyone used lanolin to reduce major leaks with this mask? My Ahi's stay below 0.6. I get at least one period of major leaks..
Many years ago using the P10 mask this was a fix.If it has worked for someone. I need to make a trip Target or Walmart. Here's hoping that it will also work with this mask.

[ragtopcircus]

Are you sure those large leaks aren’t mouth leaks?

It is important not to overtighten the P30i, which can cause leaks. It needs to have room to center in your nostrils instead of pulling against your lip, and for the cones to move a little as you do to maintain the seal.

I do get an occasional whistle around the diffuser, but that is a VERY small leak. Someone posted a tip about using KY-Jelly on the humidifier seals to stop whistling. So, I popped out the diffuser, put a little KY on a Q-tip, wiped it around the edge of the cushion where the diffuser goes, and popped it back in. Bingo, no more whistling!

I did switch to the small frame even though I use the large cushion (and I’m not a small guy). The small frame just holds the cushion at a slightly more comfortable angle for my nose, but really I can use either frame with good results.

[Bobby269]

I had a deviated syptum until I was in my mid 30's. So for 10,years I have had to use a headgear and tape.So I don't think that it is a mouth leak.I will try your idea using lanolin.Thanks for your input.

[Dog Slobber]

Someone posted a tip about using KY-Jelly on the humidifier seals to stop whistling. So, I popped out the diffuser, put a little KY on a Q-tip, wiped it around the edge of the cushion where the diffuser goes, and popped it back in. Bingo, no more whistling!

We still talking about CPAP?

[Bobby269]

Yes.

[realshelby]

I have tried lanolin on the P10 and on the N30i and P30i. Mainly to look at better sealing as none of these were irritating my skin after a few uses....

I found the lanolin made leaks worse. It allows the contact area to slide too easily.

I found that right before putting on the mask cleaning it with a wipe....and cleaning my nose with the wipe removed all oils and crap from both. This allows the nose piece to "stick" to my skin. This requires less pressure to seal well.