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Air Leaks Wisp - packgreen49 - 06-22-2013
Hi,
I am have air leaks towards the top of the nose bridge. Any ideas in what to do?
Ron
RE: Air Leaks Wisp - zonk - 06-22-2013
(06-22-2013, 06:52 PM)packgreen49 Wrote: Hi,I don,t use the Wisp, try loosen the straps or even different mask
I am have air leaks towards the top of the nose bridge. Any ideas in what to do?
Ron
Its common to try multiple masks until you meet the right one works for you
RE: Air Leaks Wisp - packgreen49 - 06-22-2013
I have tried different styles of masks, but this was the best for me.
RE: Air Leaks Wisp - JJJ - 06-22-2013
(06-22-2013, 06:52 PM)packgreen49 Wrote: I am have air leaks towards the top of the nose bridge. Any ideas in what to do?
Ron, the Wisp has several adjustment positions with the velcro ends of the bands, and you can also adjust the position of the bands on the head. I found that it worked best when I make sure the top band is straight across the top of my head and not back so it is sort of above the ears. I also had a lot of leaks in general until I tightened up the straps a lot. Note that the last comment is contrary to conventional wisdom, which is "looser is better." I'm here to tell you that conventional wisdom is not always right. Keep tweaking the adjustments until you get the leaks under control, and don't be afraid to try it a bit tighter.
RE: Air Leaks Wisp - megan_charles - 06-22-2013
Technologist at the sleep lab I went to is strongly of the opinion that looser is not better. He tightened my mask a lot. I now have red marks on my face in the morning, but think I am sleeping better.
RE: Air Leaks Wisp - packgreen49 - 06-23-2013
OK. I will try both suggestions tonight. I am afraid of making it too tight because the tabs might break away from the mask. It happened before. I am using my second mask in about 4 months.
Ron
RE: Air Leaks Wisp - grumpycat - 06-23-2013
(06-23-2013, 01:07 PM)packgreen49 Wrote: OK. I will try both suggestions tonight. I am afraid of making it too tight because the tabs might break away from the mask. It happened before. I am using my second mask in about 4 months.
Ron
I use my wisp without the tabs because they kept on breaking. I just removed them and put the straps from the headgear through the mask. I loosen the straps when I take the mask off. No problems.
RE: Air Leaks Wisp - packgreen49 - 06-26-2013
Everyone thanks for the help. The last 3 nights, I have used moleskin around my nose. I am not getting air leaks. My next step will be to get the gel nose pad.
Ron