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Yay. I am glad you are getting it to work. Are you enjoying the bilevel ?katestyles wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:06 pmI've been working on high-pressure leak minimization for bleeps. Last night I had finger cots wound around the qr clips to prevent the air escaping sideways.
I think it worked.
Its difficult. I had one DME tell me that the only thing that would work for my higher pressures is a full face mask.katestyles wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:16 pmNot enjoying it yet. Some teething issues. The bleeps are pretty maxed out at 22 cms, and I was too tired to put the mask back together after it exploded in the middle of the night.
The PS is great, but I am back to learning leak management for even higher pressure.
when looking at my charts I can see clearly where the pressure goes up and a mask leak happens I adjust the mask without fully waking up. I found if I pull it away from my nose and let it fill up with air then drop it back down it seals well again. It works a lot better than cranking down the straps.The bleeps leak at the join between the nose plastic and the mask plastic. The higher the pressure, the more the hiss. I wanted to have tubes of vinyl that covered the gap so that less air could leak from there. It is working. I also need to solve the issue of mouth leaks. Currently using a chin strap. I am trying the "oracle" as a mouth plug tonight.babydinosnoreless wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:54 pmIts difficult. I had one DME tell me that the only thing that would work for my higher pressures is a full face mask.katestyles wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:16 pmNot enjoying it yet. Some teething issues. The bleeps are pretty maxed out at 22 cms, and I was too tired to put the mask back together after it exploded in the middle of the night.
The PS is great, but I am back to learning leak management for even higher pressure.
My N-20 seems to be handling it ok. I've learned to adjust it in my sleep tho
Mouth leaks are the one and only area I have been lucky with. Its funny. I mouth breath during the day time. And I am always talking, to my husband, to the dogs, to myself but for some very strange and weird reason I put that nasal mask on my mouth stays closed.katestyles wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 6:28 pmThe bleeps leak at the join between the nose plastic and the mask plastic. The higher the pressure, the more the hiss. I wanted to have tubes of vinyl that covered the gap so that less air could leak from there. It is working. I also need to solve the issue of mouth leaks. Currently using a chin strap. I am trying the "oracle" as a mouth plug tonight.babydinosnoreless wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:54 pmIts difficult. I had one DME tell me that the only thing that would work for my higher pressures is a full face mask.katestyles wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:16 pmNot enjoying it yet. Some teething issues. The bleeps are pretty maxed out at 22 cms, and I was too tired to put the mask back together after it exploded in the middle of the night.
The PS is great, but I am back to learning leak management for even higher pressure.
My N-20 seems to be handling it ok. I've learned to adjust it in my sleep tho
i am sure my husband wishes he had found it a lot sooner. 
sometimes he trys to get me to talk with it on but I can't, I sound so funny then he laughs. I know he is loving it. This type of misconception seems to be common with those who havebabydinosnoreless wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 12:54 pm. . . I had one DME tell me that the only thing that would work for my higher pressures is a full face mask.
Jay Aitchsee wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:44 pmviewtopic.php?f=1&t=112758&st=0&sk=t&sd ... i#p1086296
Here's an item I suggest rather than tape. It's a stretch headband made from a thin, soft cotton like material similar to that of a T shirt. It is double thickness (a tube), but still thin with a seam at one edge. It doesn't unravel when cut. It is about 2.5 inches wide and fits nicely between the nose and chin. I think it would fit most without being too tight or loose. I wear it just like a headband only pulled down over the mouth and ears. I cut holes for my ears. It does not interfere with a P10 or Dreamwear nasal mask. When it is worn with the seam down, it tends to keep the bottom lip closed. It is porous so that chipmunk cheeks are less likely to form, but at the same time, it restricts the flow and reduces mouth leaks considerably. It also softens the noise of mouth leaks and discourages mouth inhalation. I've worn it for about two months and it has reduced my average nasal mask leaks (mouth) from an average of about 12L/m to about 5 rarely exceeding the large leak mark. I've see them sold at various places including grocery and drug stores. They cost about $5 for a set of five and are washable. One set should easily last a year. Here's some at Amazon.
P.S. I put the head band on and marked it with a pen to determine where to cut the ear holes.
Like this:
i use this and the p10. i started using both of them at around the same time. i just looked at jay's profile and he uses a p10 as well.catfan wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:22 am
I wear a full face mask so I guess this would be overkill... but I HATE a full face mask. I am a mouth breather though... did you start out with the nasal pillow and then figured out this Scunci deal? Just wondering if it would be something to try and maybe get off the full face... I do have the ResMed Airtfit F30 that I tried on recommendation of DME vendor but I was used to the foam rubber seal and not the plastic so found it uncomfortable. i went back to the ResMed Airtouch F20. But hate it. Probably skip half the month.