Any mask can lower setting pressure ?

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danielqk
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Any mask can lower setting pressure ?

Post by danielqk » Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:17 pm

Any masks can lower cpap titration setting pressure ?
Can not tolerate high pressure with existing mask and heard that some masks can be used to lower setting pressure for more comfortable ? Technically, all pressures at any closed surfaces should be equal in physic.

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Denial Dave
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Re: Any mask can lower setting pressure ?

Post by Denial Dave » Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:20 pm

there are several folks here that use the Quattro FX at higher pressures.

what is it that is causing your issues?

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Re: Any mask can lower setting pressure ?

Post by Julie » Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:22 pm

The masks themselves do not lower your pressure - you do that, but depending on other factors, you may be able to use lower pressures with certain masks more effectively than with others.

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Re: Any mask can lower setting pressure ?

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:47 pm

Using an auto, my pressures have been slightly lower with nasal pillows than with a full face mask.
I believe some others may have reported the opposite result.
My conclusion--wear the mask that is best for you, and try to stay off your back.

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