Hybrid mask - cannot breathe out - HELP!

lennyten · Post by **lennyten** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:18 pm

I just bought the Hybrid mask and was testing it. It felt like there were no leaks, but when I inhaled thru the nasal pillows and tried to exhale, it seemed like there was nowhere for the air to go, and it was very hard to exhale.

Also, "mask fit" on the machine then went to "very poor."

I have previously used the Swift nasal pillows with no problem. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

I have the Resmed S8 Vantage, and set the mask for Mir Full and then tried it on Standard.

Thanks.

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:12 am

It felt like there were no leaks, but when I inhaled thru the nasal pillows and tried to exhale, it seemed like there was nowhere for the air to go, and it was very hard to exhale.

Lenny was this 'test' with the CPAP machine on or off? Was the mask connected to the hose, or not?

If the mask was not connected to the xPAP machine in can be a bit difficult to exhale out through the 'safety' holes. However, its not real difficult.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:15 am

OOps! I almost forgot. What pressure was set on the xPAP? If the pressure is too low, the check valve may 'flutter' and make it, somewhat, difficult to exhale..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:04 am

Anonymous wrote:OOps! I almost forgot. What pressure was set on the xPAP? If the pressure is too low, the check valve may 'flutter' and make it, somewhat, difficult to exhale..

It was connected to the APAP and the pressure was set from 4 to 20.

Thanks.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:58 am

Okay..I can't inhale at 4 cm/H2O. Have you tried setting it, in CPAP mode +
EPR at your titrated pressure? The EPR feature should help.

I don't think your machine can run auto and EPR at the same time. Do you know how high the pressure was when you has the exhale problem?

AMinNJ · Post by **AMinNJ** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:13 am

Hello,

I haven't ordered the Hybrid mask yet but am considering it, and I have a similar question about it:

What happens when you open your mouth while wearing the Hybrid -- do you get a rush of air OUT of your mouth (like when just using a nasal pillow system alone, such as Nasal Aire II or Swift)? Or does it really work to keep the pressure, so that you can alternately breathe through your nose and mouth throughout the night?

Angela

P.S. I'm sorry I can't help with your problem, but I wish you luck!

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:23 am

AMinNJ wrote:What happens when you open your mouth while wearing the Hybrid -- do you get a rush of air OUT of your mouth (like when just using a nasal pillow system alone, such as Nasal Aire II or Swift)? Or does it really work to keep the pressure, so that you can alternately breathe through your nose and mouth throughout the night?

Yes. The pressure is equalized for nose and mouth - no air rushing out. Just like any full face mask I would assume. The Hybrid, with chin flap, does tend to make me keep my mouth closed most of the time which I prefer but when I do need, or choose, to mouth breath I notice no difference.

David

AMinNJ · Post by **AMinNJ** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:48 am

David,

Thank you for such a quick reply! Sounds like the Hybrid might work for me, I'm going to order it right now. Thanks again.

Angela

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:01 am

AMinNJ wrote: Sounds like the Hybrid might work for me, I'm going to order it right now.

Good Luck

Review some of the fit comments on the forum, particularly by women. There have been quite a few differences between folk's ability to make it fit their faces.

It works fine for me with no modifications.

David