Mask question

[DHKaplan]

Here's an interesting problem maybe someone can explain:

77 year old male:

In 2011 I was diagnosed with apnea at 19 events/hr and started CPAP treatment with a nasal mask ... With treatment I've averaged less than an event/hr.

Recently it was noticed that I had a high leak of 40L/min, and it was suggested that I switch to a full face mask. I've tried several different types, but they were all much too uncomfortable and even painful. With the full face mask my leaks dropped to around 5-10L/min, BUT my events climbed to 3 to 5/hour. My doctor suggested I go back to the nasal mask, which I agreed with.

My question is why my events would climb with a full face mask. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

[ChicagoGranny]

My question is why my events would climb with a full face mask.

There could be a dozen reasons. We would need to see your SleepHQ file to try to answer your question.

Did you change your machine mask selection to FFM?

[DHKaplan]

Went to upload to SleepHQ, but they wanted the SD card unlocked... I've always locked the card when I removed it from my Resmed machine, not wanting any accidental changes to be made to the card. What will happen if I keep it locked when uploading?

[zonker]

Went to upload to SleepHQ, but they wanted the SD card unlocked... I've always locked the card when I removed it from my Resmed machine, not wanting any accidental changes to be made to the card. What will happen if I keep it locked when uploading?

nothing. data will be uploaded. when done, lock the card again.

[ChicagoGranny]

Which model machine are you using? The one in your equipment profile is different from the one in your signature. Maybe you kept the S9 as a backup?

[DHKaplan]

I'm using the Resmed Airsense 11, which is not an option in the choices here...

[Pugsy]

I'm using the Resmed Airsense 11, which is not an option in the choices here...

It is offered as an option in the equipment menu choices.

Look right under AirSense 10 Card to cloud in the list.

[DHKaplan]

Figured it out... the Airsense S11 I under "A" but I was looking at Resmed "R" in the list which has another Resmed device there... it's not consistent.

[DHKaplan]

And I finally found my unlocked card reference in the SleepHQ site: https://community.sleephq.com/c/knowled ... 7d5aacca33

Step 2: Insert Your SD Card

Insert your CPAP machine's SD card into an SD card reader connected to your computer. Make sure the SD card is not locked.

I'm going to try it locked and see what happens

[ChicagoGranny]

A physically locked SD card can still be read or copied. The lock only prevents new data from being written to it. However, if the SD card is "encrypted" or "password-protected" through a device's settings, then it may not be readable by any other device.

[DHKaplan]

Here's a repeat of my question after all these comments:

Here's an interesting problem maybe someone can explain:

77 year old male:

In 2011 I was diagnosed with apnea at 19 events/hr and started CPAP treatment with a nasal mask ... With treatment I've averaged less than an event/hr.

Recently it was noticed that I had a high leak of 40L/min, and it was suggested that I switch to a full face mask. I've tried several different types, but they were all much too uncomfortable and even painful. With the full face mask my leaks dropped to around 5-10L/min, BUT my events climbed to 3 to 5/hour. My doctor suggested I go back to the nasal mask, which I agreed with.

My question is why my events would climb with a full face mask. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

The data is now uploaded to SleepH! as someone suggested. Link to get there is https://sleephq.com/public/teams/share_ ... /dashboard

Thanks!

[ChicagoGranny]

My question is why my events would climb with a full face mask. Any thoughts?

I'm willing to give you some ideas ...

The data is now uploaded to SleepH! as someone suggested.

... but you need to say which dates were with the FFM.

BTW, you leak is so high on the 17th, I wouldn't trust the AHI data.

[ChicagoGranny]

My doctor suggested I go back to the nasal mask, which I agreed with.

Another BTW, your doctor does not have the time nor the inclination to examine your data as thoroughly as members here do. "Go back to the nasal mask" was a quick and easy way for the doctor to move on to his next appointment.