n30i vs f30i

[edbrownewellsr]

Hi, I've been using the f30i for a few months really without much trouble and lately trying to give the n30i(w/quiet air vent) a go and having issues with exhalation. I do have a heated hose and set to auto. EPR of 3. pressures I tried at 6-12. Just can't get use to the n30i. Any pointers appreciated.

[LSAT]

If the F30i was working...why switch?

[ChicagoGranny]

having issues with exhalation.

Please be more specific. Are you exhaling through your mouth with the N30i? Did you exhale through your mouth with the F30i?

[edbrownewellsr]

While I'm awake I don't breathe thru my mouth with the f30i. Might after I fall asleep like I was before the machine. But my wife says I don't snore anymore so maybe I'm not. I was just trying out (in my mind) the less intrusive mask (not being a full mask). Less lines on my face, can take a drink of water at night without fully removing the mask. Costs. Hey if it isn't working out then back to the f30i.

[chunkyfrog]

Unless it creates more problems, less mask means more comfy.
More comfort = better sleep.

[edbrownewellsr]

Unless it creates more problems, less mask means more comfy.
More comfort = better sleep.

Exactly what I'm doing, just seeing if I can improve my situation any and learning about all the options available.

[CPAP2017]

I did this as well a few months back. Just trying to improve from good to better. My AHI numbers skyrocketed but I know that was somewhat of a false positive. My nose would fill up deeper into the night, the machine would read that as a blockage, and try to push through it, then I'd open my mouth and start breathing. It was worth a try! I went back to the F30i. Some discussion here,

https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php? ... s#p1401932