Hello Guest, Welcome to Apnea Board !
As a guest, you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use.
To post a message, you must create a free account using a valid email address.

or Create an Account


New Posts   Today's Posts

Leaks between events
#1
Leaks between events
I wear a nasal pillow mask and a chin strap, but the leaks wake me up, and the events are high. When I first looked at my graphs, it looked like the leaks were at the same time as the events, but when I zoomed in, it looked like they were in between. 

I have the nasal pillows tight to reduce leaks. Any advice to stop the leaks? Reduce the events?
   
   
   

To clarify, these are from my CPAP, not my son's, which I also recently posted
Post Reply Post Reply
#2
RE: Leaks between events
Is this your father's, son's, or your data? This should be organized into specific therapy threads for each person.
- Red
Crimson Nape
Apnea Board Moderator
Project Manager for OSCAR - Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter
www.ApneaBoard.com
___________________________________
Useful Links -or- When All Else Fails:
The Guide to Understanding OSCAR
OSCAR Chart Organization
Attaching Images and Files on Apnea Board
Apnea Helpful Tips

INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Post Reply Post Reply
#3
RE: Leaks between events
Your chin strap may not be working for you.  It is not commonly appreciated, but traditional neoprene chin straps don't work well for most people.  What kind of chin strap are you using?
Post Reply Post Reply
#4
RE: Leaks between events
Can you post a copy of your sleep report with your information redacted. You have many clear airway apneas in these charts.
We need to know if you had them in your sleep study.
Also only use a chin strap that pulls your chin straight up, not back at all as that would make your apnea events worsen .
Post Reply Post Reply
#5
RE: Leaks between events
(03-16-2025, 08:21 PM)jdougc Wrote: Can you post a copy of your sleep report with your information redacted. You have many clear airway apneas in these charts.
We need to know if you had them in your sleep study.
Also only use a chin strap that pulls your chin straight up, not back at all as that would make your apnea events worsen .

Yes.  The Knightsbridge Dual Band has bands which pass under the jaw and lift vertically to work with the natural rotation of the jaw.  We are Supplier #37.  (Please use that link to avoid the counterfeits which come up currently with a keyword search!)
Post Reply Post Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Any idea how to get rid of these central events? The pressure is already low, no EPR. resende 10 407 06-15-2025, 04:29 PM
Last Post: super7pilot
  [Pressure] Pressure suggestions for addressing Central Events mperry99 14 742 06-06-2025, 01:56 PM
Last Post: CLCCW
  Have been using dream weaver but high leaks wilsonintexas 1 153 06-03-2025, 04:38 PM
Last Post: Deborah K.
  Help with clear airway events Drombarj 6 388 06-01-2025, 09:02 AM
Last Post: Drombarj
  Sudden large leaks. What can I change while waiting on a new mask. sandeerah 1 210 05-26-2025, 07:11 PM
Last Post: jdougc
  [Treatment] New to cpap, looking for help mainly with leaks pacardeoum 20 1,377 05-23-2025, 05:47 PM
Last Post: Deborah K.
  [Treatment] Concerned About Central Apnea Events enaess 5 526 05-11-2025, 03:48 AM
Last Post: enaess


New Posts   Today's Posts


About Apnea Board

Apnea Board is an educational web site designed to empower Sleep Apnea patients.