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Need Help with New CPAP Problems: masks, leaks, and dry throat
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06-30-2022, 08:24 AM
RE: Need Help with New CPAP Problems: masks, leaks, and dry throat
To add to Sleepster's post, look at the leak graph and notice the flatter tops, that usually signifies mouth breathing. If you see spikes on the leak graph, that is mask movement.
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#12
06-30-2022, 08:35 PM
RE: Need Help with New CPAP Problems: masks, leaks, and dry throat
(06-30-2022, 08:24 AM)OpalRose Wrote: To add to Sleepster's post, look at the leak graph and notice the flatter tops, that usually signifies mouth breathing.  If you see spikes on the leak graph, that is mask movement.
That's also helpful. Thanks.
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