03-25-2013, 07:14 PM
Air Filter Falls Out
Am I the only one who's air filter falls out when I exhale?
Well, that is a bit of an exageration. It only falls out when I cough, so far as I know, but apparently I may cough more often than I realize. Not every night, but maybe 3 or 4 nights each week I find the filter has fallen out over night.
I use a ResMed Mirage Quatro mask and PR System One "brick" with the foam filter that you just shove into the air intake and resistance is supposed to hold it in place. I thought about using some tape to hold it in, but I don't want to add too much air flow restriction.
Is this a common problem or am I just a heavy breather?
RE: Air Filter Falls Out
Are you referring to the white disposable filter or the gray "non-disposable" filter that goes over the white disposable filter?
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RE: Air Filter Falls Out
It's a common problem. Some people put a rubber band all the way around the machine to keep it from falling out.
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