mask farts
Dear Abby.
CPAP and I have a 3 month old relationship. Amara View mask and I typically cooperate with each other. But lately my pressures have been running high and she is farting and leaking like crazy. We are about to divorce. Frankly, I don't think I'm cut out for this.
1. Any tips to save our relationship?
2. In one thread I read this: " If you have an auto machine, there is a setting on your machine that allows you to adjust the mask at the highest pressure before starting therapy." I think my machine is auto (dreamstation).......how do I set this to experiment?
Signed,
Awake in Iowa......
11-18-2017, 07:53 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-18-2017, 08:50 AM by Walla Walla.)
RE: mask farts
ruthanne, The machine will test your mask at the highest pressure you have set. Your profile shows 16cm as your high pressure so that's the pressure it is tested at. To test your mask go to My Setup on your machine and dial to Check Mask Fit. Start the machine and it will start the test at 16cm. You'll see a small graph on your machine telling you the on going results. This allows you to adjust the mask during the test so you get instant feed back.
RE: mask farts
You can do this. Each mask comes with its own relationship issues. Work with this team to narrow your pressure range. You will grow to love, love using CPAP.
2010 sleep study 63 AHI
RE: mask farts
Post some SleepyHead charts here so you can get input on pressure. You may be able to lower your pressure such that the mask will leak less.
RE: mask farts
I also wonder about the length of time since you first starting using this cushion.
With my F&P Simplus FFM cushions, I get maybe 5-6 good weeks before they begin getting fiddly.
11-18-2017, 12:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-18-2017, 01:10 PM by Walla Walla.)
RE: mask farts
Actually the Wiki is out of date. The cushions are replaced every month now and the mask frame every 3 months. The head gear is every 6 months.
Just updated the Wiki.
RE: mask farts
Good to know. Thanks, Walla Walla!