New to Resmed F30 (adapting from Nasal to FFM)

cyberdreamer · Post by **cyberdreamer** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:38 am

Hi,

Finally, bit the bullet and bought an F30 after ignoring mouth leaks from Swift FX Nano for almost 5 years. It feels almost like a nasal mask; thanks for the recommendation.

Below are the results of my first night. At 6am I switched to nasal mask (notice the horrendous leaks).

Any tips on how to adapt to the F30? I had insomnia and my CA index more than doubled (no CA in sleep study).

TiA!

Sheriff Buford · Post by **Sheriff Buford** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:14 am

Two observations:
- why did you go back to the Nano at 6 am? Was it because of the insomnia? It appears your leak rates were great using the F30.
- When using the F30... are you filling the cushion with air before fastening the lower straps? On my F20, I put everything place on my head, without connecting the bottom straps. Then I hook up the hose and start the machine. The cushion starts to fill with air. Then I connect the bottom straps.

Sheriff

cyberdreamer · Post by **cyberdreamer** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:01 am

Sheriff Buford wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:14 am
Two observations:
- why did you go back to the Nano at 6 am? Was it because of the insomnia? It appears your leak rates were great using the F30.
- When using the F30... are you filling the cushion with air before fastening the lower straps? On my F20, I put everything place on my head, without connecting the bottom straps. Then I hook up the hose and start the machine. The cushion starts to fill with air. Then I connect the bottom straps.

Sheriff

Sheriff,

Yes, you are correct. It was the insomnia; sleep felt unrestful like the first night sleeping in a hotel.

No, I wasn't doing that. I hooked it up then turned the machine on and proceeded to adjust the straps. I tightened the straps a bit more than necessary because I could feel the mask filling up like a baloon whenever I inhaled (because of EPR 3) and I wasn't used to this sensation. I'll try your suggestion.

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:02 am

How come the insomnia? Just a new mask thing or something else?
Anytime I tried a new mask type I always had a bit of insomnia the first few nights what with the new feel and/or just headgear adjustments.

cyberdreamer · Post by **cyberdreamer** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:16 am

Pugsy wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:02 am
How come the insomnia? Just a new mask thing or something else?
Anytime I tried a new mask type I always had a bit of insomnia the first few nights what with the new feel and/or just headgear adjustments.

That's precisely what I wanted to know. I was wondering if the insomnia could perhaps be caused by arousals due to mouth breathing with a FFM or if it's just a new mask thing.

I'll give it a few more days to rule out new mask adaptation then.

Sheriff Buford · Post by **Sheriff Buford** » Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:29 am

Wear the new mask sometime during the day. Wear it a while watching TV, listening to tunes, reading or arguing with the wife. This will help you get used to it.

Sheriff

cyberdreamer · Post by **cyberdreamer** » Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:27 am

Updating my experience with the F30. Just woke up once during the night and had great statistics. New mask insomnia is improving and no more horrendous mouth leaks like I had for 5 years with nasal mask.

Thank you everyone for their invaluable help! The doctors who are allegedly experts in sleep apnea and charge high fees can't hold a candle to the people here.

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