Headache and slight nausea using fisher-paykel-vitera-full-face-mask

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Eddy
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Headache and slight nausea using fisher-paykel-vitera-full-face-mask

Post by Eddy » Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:44 pm

I recently received a new AS11. My Medium F20 masks type I have used since 2016 is not sealing well even using REMzzz liners (20-40% leak rate). My DME suggested I try the Fisher-Paykel-vitera-full-face-mask. However, after about 1.5 hour I woke up with a terrible headache and slight nausea. I tried it twice with similar results. I rarely have headaches. I am a mouth breather. I experienced a somewhat similar issue with the Fisher & Paykel Evora hybrid mask ... wake up 3 or 4 times per night with a headache but no nausea. I suspect that these masks do not have sufficient evacuation leak rate at my 12-18 pressure range and that CO2 buildup is the cause. Leak rate is good for both.

Have others experienced this with these masks? or any other thoughts as to the cause?

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Re: Headache and slight nausea using fisher-paykel-vitera-full-face-mask

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:15 pm

Just guessing, but wearing your mask too tight can do that.
Look at mask fitting videos on youtube.
I am sensitive to tight-fitting clothing around my head and neck,
and feel ill when a hat or headband is too tight.

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