Silicone Gel Mask

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jitushah
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Silicone Gel Mask

Post by jitushah » Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:38 am

Dear All,
I have got one Silicone Gel Mask-the Nasal type-having amark as 1004089 on the mask.Recently I have found that there are some wrinkles developed on the perefery of the mask where it would make a seal.
It is also obsearved that some sort of elongation has taken place.Could some one tell the reasons for such
changes?Could it be due to the tem,perature?In my place the atm.temp goes up to 43degrees centigrade.
Thank you all.
Jitu Shah
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OutaSync
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Re: Silicone Gel Mask

Post by OutaSync » Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:08 am

You didn't say how long you have been using this mask, but is it possible that you have exceeded it's useful lifespan? Some masks are recommended to be replaced every 3 months.
Diagnosed 9/4/07
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1
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