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Mask Leak
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06-07-2014, 02:05 PM
RE: Mask Leak
But if you look at the full face mask I am still getting leaks
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.
William Blake
06-07-2014, 02:50 PM
RE: Mask Leak
Yes you could be leaking a bit. But actually the graph I'm looking at shows pretty darn good numbers at least until, what, about 4:30? If you look at the graph itself and mentally draw a line across from 12 for instance, you are almost always below that line.
Your ahi looks pretty good too. So is there room for improvement? Yes, but I don't think you need to get too overly concerned about it. Work on the mask fit a bit, and try to insure you aren't leaking from your mouth. But if you were, I suspect you'd be mentioning dry mouth, and you're not. All in all, I think you're doing well.
06-07-2014, 03:12 PM
RE: Mask Leak
This very same thing happens to me when my chin strap gets stretched out from use. I have to tighten it and I'm back in business.
Happens to my mask straps, too.
Sleepster
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06-07-2014, 06:20 PM
RE: Mask Leak
Thanks everyone was kinda hoping to switch to nasal but going to have to
Do more research I guess
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.
William Blake
06-07-2014, 08:11 PM
RE: Mask Leak
Just try tightening up your chin strap.
Sleepster
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06-08-2014, 10:51 AM
RE: Mask Leak
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.
William Blake
06-08-2014, 11:52 AM
RE: Mask Leak
(06-08-2014, 10:51 AM)Iceracer Wrote: I Don't use one You can make one out an elastic band, such as an Ace bandage. You switched from a full face mask to a nasal mask and your leaks increased. If I were you I'd try the chin strap. It's definitely worth a try because it's effective in so many cases like this and it's an easy thing to do.
Sleepster
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
06-10-2014, 02:57 PM
RE: Mask Leak
So talked to my RT today ,he has been with
Me since the start . Talked to him about nasal mask And leaking , he said I didn't have problems Before with mouth breathing so he figured turning up humidity Would help it's at 72 so how much do I turn it up ? I forgot to ask
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.
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