Pressure for Full Mask vs Nasal Mask

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Graypoet
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Pressure for Full Mask vs Nasal Mask

Post by Graypoet » Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:02 pm

I currently am using a Phillips Dreamwear nasal mask. I am considering changing to a full coverage Dreamwear mask. Will a pressure change be required with this mask change?

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Re: Pressure for Full Mask vs Nasal Mask

Post by Pugsy » Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:06 pm

Maybe....maybe not.

Normally though when mask types are changed the pressures are not routinely changed as standard practice.
A lot of "it depends" gets involved.

Best thing to do is start with same pressure and monitor result. Sometimes a little bit of an increase is needed but it's not set in stone.

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Re: Pressure for Full Mask vs Nasal Mask

Post by Graypoet » Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:30 pm

Thank you for the answer Pugsy.. I appreciate the help!