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I switched back to the Resmed N20 mask and woke up today with lots of condensation in the cpap tube and nasal mask.

Settings from last night:

Humidity level 5
Climateline hose temperature 75 degrees
room temperature 67 degrees

What settings would you make to prevent the "rainout"?  Thanks in advance for suggestions.
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I have a very narrow nose bridge.  The full face masks I've tried leak at the top and the air goes into my eyes making them dry.  

Does anyone have any tricks for sealing the top of the FFM at the nasal bridge?  I've tried laying on my back and adjusting the mask after it's inflated and still couldn't get a good seal.

Thanks for any input.
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Have you tried the foam seal masks?
I think they are the Air touch masks, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Thanks Gideon.  Yes, the Airtouch F20 is the FFM I've been using.
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I found the nasal mask Mirage Activa very flexible in its sealing capabilities, but it is not a FFM
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I found an airline sleep mask keeps the air out of my eyes.
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Thank you both for these suggestions.  I will check them out.
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(09-20-2021, 01:04 PM)gettingbetter Wrote: I've also wondered if Resmed reports unintentional mask leaks in Oscar, or if it's only intentional leaks.  So much to learn!!

ResMed CPAP machines report unintentional leaks only, which are the ones you can do something about.
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(10-02-2021, 04:21 PM)gettingbetter Wrote: I have a very narrow nose bridge.  The full face masks I've tried leak at the top and the air goes into my eyes making them dry.  

There are full face masks that do not extend to the nose bridge but are instead under the nose and also cover the mouth. Examples are ResMed F30, Amara View, and (just announced) Evora Full. If you prefer the hose at the top of your head instead of near your mouth, there is the F30i and various Dreamwear and other masks (I don't like hose at the top so haven't kept up with what is available in that design).

I use the F30 and will shortly be testing an Amara View that my wife is getting.
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Thank you!
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