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Noisy nasal pillows?
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Noisy nasal pillows?
hi team - I have been using CPAP therapy for almost a decade now and it was a life changing event to be diagnosed and then start using my CPAP machine. Lately however I have really been struggling to see any benefit, and more importantly my wife has been commenting on the amount of noise coming out of my 'face area' - she isn't overly specific on if it is the mask itself, or a leak etc.

I am using a Resmed S9 autoset (getting old now I know) with an Airfit P10 nasal pillow mask. I also use a chin strap to stop mouth blow out.

For some background if it helps - I have lost over 20kgs in the last year and more recently (Dec '21) I have had sinoplasty to fix a deviated septum and remove enlarged turbinates. This diagnosis came from me originally asking my GP about the comment my wife had made about me snoring/making lots of noise with the mask on. Now 4 months after surgery I am back trying to use the mask again but still suffering from the noise and feeling tired etc


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#2
RE: Noisy nasal pillows?
It sounds like air is escaping from your mouth. Try switching to a soft cervical collar to help keep your mouth/ jaw from opening. It will work much better than s chin strap.
If the air flows out of your mouth, you aren't getting much benefit from Cpap therapy.

http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...cal_Collar

When was the last time you replaced your mask? Or at least cleaned it and replaced the nasal pillow. The nasal pillows need to be replaced more frequently, as they get soft and don't seal well.

Your chart looks good otherwise.
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RE: Noisy nasal pillows?
Thanks OpalRose.

I dont think its mouth leakage - wife is pretty sure its either the mask itself or possibly from around the pillows yeh. The mask isnt too old - but maybe something wrong with it. Might need to replace it.
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RE: Noisy nasal pillows?
Try using the next size larger nasal pillow and see if that gives you a better seal.
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RE: Noisy nasal pillows?
I had a problem about six months ago. Extra noise from the mask, felt like the APAP was not working. I carefully examined the mask, did not seem to be an issue. Then I checked the mask under pressure and a small crack opened up in the silicon nasal bellow. I guess two years from a set of nose plugs is too much to ask. Replacing the cracked part solved the issue and I was able to sleep again.

If I had OSCAR or even simplified stuff like myair, I would have seen the leak in the stats, I'm sure. But I had gotten lazy.
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RE: Noisy nasal pillows?
I have been having the problem with noise after several hours of use with the N30i mask, but not with the F30i mask. I suspect some slight problem with rainout in the hose due to opening my mouth when breathing out of my mouth using the N30i when sleeping on my back, based on video recordings while sleeping. I have ordered cover roll stretch tape on Amazon to stop the problem. Otherwise, the N30i gives significantly lower AHI with my ASV than the F30i mask. I love both masks. I'll let you all know.
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RE: Noisy nasal pillows?
Get the Snuggle Skins CPAP tube cover. Prevents condensations and makes the tubing quieter and much more comfortable. https://www.amazon.com/Snuggle-Skins-Ins...B007BUOINM
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RE: Noisy nasal pillows?
Good idea, I have a tube cover in my situation however. The problem with the N30i in my case seems to be mouth breathing on exhale when on my back, possibly causing rainout in the hose, but not necessarily in the mask. I need to tape up my mouth and STFU. LOL!
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