Quattro FFM - Update

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pdean44
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Quattro FFM - Update

Post by pdean44 » Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:38 pm

Recently I went from the ultra mirage nasal mask to a quattro full face.
I am on my second week or so of using it. I struggled right out of the gate with a sore nose bridge and some leaks.

Thanks to many tips and suggestions I have been able to get that resolved for the most part. I have been using the comfort nose pad item that was suggested here. Once I was able to get that not to leak I went on to try and stop some occasional mouth leaks.

After many suggestions and reading about the trials of many folks in a similar situation I was able to find a solution for that as well.

I basically ended up taking my chin strap and used it around the center of the mask and velcroed it to apply a little pressure.
that sealed the leaks on my lower jaw area that would pop up when I would lay on my side.

This experiment will be shortly replaced with the pad a cheek straps for Quattro's which was also referred.

Last night readings my lowest ever:

ahi 1.0
leaks 0.0
apneas 0.0


My thanks to the many folks that offered encouragement and suggestions.
This place works and is a blessing.

Forgot to add I slept 10 hours straight with this set up last night

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Re: Quattro FFM - Update

Post by spitintheocean » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:46 pm

They're great numbers ....... particularly that ten hour one!

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Re: Quattro FFM - Update

Post by pdean44 » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:52 pm

Thanks

I was pleasantly surprised

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Re: Quattro FFM - Update

Post by bdp522 » Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:08 am

Congrats on your great night! I hope you have many more!

Brenda

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Re: Quattro FFM - Update

Post by nmevan » Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:51 am

wow..ten hours

I've never slept past 7 hours even years ago before apnea

what were your sleep hours like in the past?

thanks

evan