Can you explain leaks?

Hi,

Thanks to help here, I have finally been able to load my S9 Elite. The great news is since the 8th, my average AHI is under 1.

I do not understand the leak numbers and their significance. It seems obvious that lower is better, but what constitutes a high or low reading is a mystery. I have been trying all kinds of things to keep my Quattro from hurting my nose and abrading skin, and suspect some leaks may be happening due to this. I do see it is liters per minute, but I don't, again, understand how many lost liters would be considered good or bad.

So here are my numbers for the past seven days. could someone tell me if these leaks are of concern? If you have leaks, but your AHI is below 1, is the leaking still a problem? What does 95th percentile indicate?

Date. Median. 95th Percentile. Maximum

12/29. O. 10.8 24
12/28. 0. 1.2. 4.8
12/27. 0. 3.6. 152.4
12/26. 0. 10.8. 16.8
12/25. 0. 6. 163
12/24. 0. 2.4. 72
12/23. 2.4. 16.8. 22.8
12/22. 0. 6. 10.8

Some days I take off my mask without turning off the machine. Won't do that anymore.

It would seem that leaks are irrelevant if my ahi is under 1? Even if these numbers indicate significant leaks (so hard to believe as I feel like my face is vacuum-sealed under my quattro when I am awake), if my AHIs are under 1, isn't that what is most important? Or am I missing something?

THANKS FOR THE HELP! I do appreciate it. ANd BTW, there are leaks showing in the first few days before any skin was
irritated and the seal was perfect. For example, therre is a day with .1 apnea, .o hypopnea with an apnea average of .1, and leak median of 4.8' , 95th percentile of 16.8, and a maximum of 21.6 .

Thanks again.

Namaste,
MoonBear

There is a simple solution that worked for me. Try using a Quietus Cloth CPAP mask liner and I think you will see the issue disappear. Good Luck!

BobbieSue