inI exchanged a swift nasal pillow mask for a ffm per suggestions from users as I am a mouth breather, especially in deeper sleep. Chin strap was very uncomfortable.
So came home with the Amara view (did try a larger ffm, but way too much pressure on my nose/sinus area.)
Anyone out there with pointers on how to get the mask to seal best. I have been playing with adjustment, during daytime use. Feel I am close but sense air leaking near my chin when I lick my lips or move my mouth a lot. Leak rates per resmed are 8L/m. So acceptable, just feels "funny".
Thanks in advance.
Seeking pointers for getting a good fit with Amara view
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xcountrygal
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Seeking pointers for getting a good fit with Amara view
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Re: Seeking pointers for getting a good fit with Amara view
It can leak when you move your chin and cheeks, generally in sleep the cheeks are fine and your chin may drop. as long as there is still a seal all is fine.
the machine should have a mask fit function, where it will blow higher pressure. I focus on loosening the mask till it leaks, then tighten a little bit.
The youtube videos on mask fit are worth watching.
the machine should have a mask fit function, where it will blow higher pressure. I focus on loosening the mask till it leaks, then tighten a little bit.
The youtube videos on mask fit are worth watching.
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Re: Seeking pointers for getting a good fit with Amara view
This should keepp you busy for a while...
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/v ... k&fr=yfp-t
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/v ... k&fr=yfp-t
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xcountrygal
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Re: Seeking pointers for getting a good fit with Amara view
As suggested, watched many videos for fitting the Amara view.xcountrygal wrote: inI exchanged a swift nasal pillow mask for a ffm per suggestions from users as I am a mouth breather, especially in deeper sleep. Chin strap was very uncomfortable.
So came home with the Amara view (did try a larger ffm, but way too much pressure on my nose/sinus area.)
Anyone out there with pointers on how to get the mask to seal best. I have been playing with adjustment, during daytime use. Feel I am close but sense air leaking near my chin when I lick my lips or move my mouth a lot. Leak rates per resmed are 8L/m. So acceptable, just feels "funny".
Thanks in advance.
Tried wearing during the day for a few days, then last night, used it for the first time. Had difficulty getting to sleep, felt like I was constantly adjusting to eliminate air leaks ( I am a side sleeper). Took off after@ 1 1/2 hours and put in my dental appliance. Woke up about 5:30 and decided to try again. Kept my dental appliance in and put the face mask on. Seemed to fit so much better, I actually slept a bit. The dental appliance does make my mouth more square.
Is this a sign that this ffm isn't the best for me? I have a very narrow face. Suggestions as to where to turn now?
Xcountrygal.
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