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AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale
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AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale
Recently switched DME's.  They did a scan of my face and recommended a nasal pillow mask.  I had tried a P30i in the past and it hurt my nose.  I was reluctant to give the P10 a try but with a different set up v the P30i I said what the heck.  I tried the M and L cushion on a fit test with my machine.  The L leaked too much if I didn't get it just right so I went with the M.  The mask is whisper quiet.  I can hear myself on the inhale but for most of the night las night I dealt with a loud wind tunnel sound upon exhale. Something I didn't get with the P30i.   I tried to adjust the mask, consciously  exhale in a softer manner but didn't have any luck. I was hoping for a perfect night and now this.  Especially, since my nose didn't hurt this morning.  Any suggestions?
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RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale
Be sure the nasal pillow itself is snapped in on both sides. I had that happen once in my 8+ yrs of using the P10.
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RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale
(03-26-2023, 08:51 AM)OpalRose Wrote: Be sure the nasal pillow itself is snapped in on both sides.  I had that happen once in my 8+ yrs of using the P10.

I was sure it was snapped tight. I tried the mask fit setting with the large. If I get that cushion just right it is very quiet. I must be between a medium and a large. I’m going to try the large tonight.
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RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale
During the mask fit, wiggle the nasal pillow a little and/or pull it slightly away from your nose and let it settle back. It should seal nicely.
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RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale
(03-26-2023, 11:15 AM)OpalRose Wrote: During the mask fit, wiggle the nasal pillow a little and/or pull it slightly away from your nose and let it settle back.  It should seal nicely.

If I do that with the large I get nothing but leaks.  With the medium it seals great.  From a seal perspective the medium is the way to go.  I just hate that wind tunnel (not quite a whistle sound) at the end of my exhale.  I wish this was working because this mask is extremely comfortable.  
The best mask that I ever used was the AirTouch N20 but I ended up with markings not he bridge of my nose.  
I can't seem to get a mask that works completely for me.
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