Air flowing out from tube and full face mask connection on AirSense 11

[Dace F.]

Should there be a steady stream of air coming from where the tubing connects with the face mask (full face mask, connection is on  top of the head)?  I seem to be getting sufficient air through the device.

[PeaceLoveAndPizza]

What make and model mask are you using?

[Dace F.]

Phillips DreamWear Full Face Mask

[OpalRose]

I think that's normal venting at the top connection. There should be venting in the front of the mask too.

[PeaceLoveAndPizza]

Thanks.

Are you referring to air leaks at the tubing connecting to the frame at the top of the head or the frame tubing that connects to the face mask itself?

[Dace F.]

Thanks for your help.  While I was waiting for a reply I started messing around with the headset and tubing.  Then I did something a little out of the ordinary.  I read the instruction manual.   Not something I normally do. You are correct.  (It's amazing what you can learn by reading the manual). 

Thanks again for helping out a foolish old man.  

[Dace F.]

Thanks.

Are you referring to air leaks at the tubing connecting to the frame at the top of the head or the frame tubing that connects to the face mask itself?

The tubing where it attaches to the face mask at the top of the head.  (I finally figured it out)  Thanks...I appreciate the help with this.

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I think that's normal venting at the top connection.  There should be venting in the front of the mask too.

You nailed it.   Thankyou for helping me out.  (I've been doing CPAP for about 6 years now.  Learning a little at a time as I run into issues. It's amazing what I still don't know about it).