On the bright side, my AHI has been under 1 about 95% of the nights since I switched to the N30i.
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Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
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05-18-2023, 07:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-18-2023, 07:29 PM by David Clark.)
Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
I recently, within the last 4-6 weeks, switched from using the Dreamwear FFM to using the ResMed N30i and mouth taping with Cover-Roll stretch tape. Any leaks I have are slight enough I can't hear or feel them but they obviously are enough to cause a disturbance in the Force.
On the bright side, my AHI has been under 1 about 95% of the nights since I switched to the N30i.
05-18-2023, 07:48 PM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
Nice work, flow limits look great too!
05-18-2023, 08:19 PM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
Yeah...thank you. Some nights are better than others and I pretty much always have garbage breathing for the first 30 mins to 1 hr after I go to bed but then it seems to level out. When a leak starts it doesn't really seem to do anything to the flow, it's only when it goes away I get the little "disturbances". I did try the Dreamwear nasal cushion before I switched to and settled on the N30i. I'm really digging that mask. I tried reducing my epap and got all the way to 7 to see if it would help with the leaks. It didn't really seem to do anything and my breaths didn't look as 'full' so I've crept it back up to 10. I was on 12 when I was using the FFM.
05-19-2023, 12:33 AM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
I see you have a short beard. Just wondering how the mouth taping worked for you. I also use an N30i but end to mouth breath a bit when sleeping. I tried mouth taping, but with a small goatee beard, and just couldn't get it to seal. Reluctant after some 50 years to say goodbye to my beloved beard!
05-19-2023, 06:13 PM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
(05-19-2023, 12:33 AM)Old Mike Wrote: I see you have a short beard. Just wondering how the mouth taping worked for you. I also use an N30i but end to mouth breath a bit when sleeping. I tried mouth taping, but with a small goatee beard, and just couldn't get it to seal. Reluctant after some 50 years to say goodbye to my beloved beard! I did have a little stubble in the photo but I don't usually go more than 4 or so days without shaving. Even with heavy stubble it seems to work fine for me, although I've never had a full on beard. I don't think it would do too good if that were the case. I've got to say, this whole apnea/pap therapy journey has been full of surprises for me. I never thought I would be one to enjoy wearing a mask to bed but after 16 months I actually enjoy it. I also never thought I would want to tape my mouth shut when I sleep but after a few weeks of that I don't want to go back to my FFM.
05-20-2023, 12:07 AM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
Thanks for replying. I sort of figured that was the case. Looks like mouth taping really requires regular shaving! I'm an old geezer, so the stubble look would just make me look lazy.
![]() I've done about 20 months of CPAP and have educated myself a lot over that period - I could write a book! Shaving off my beard will be a last resort though. At the moment, I'm experimenting again with reduced EPR (Level 2) and APAP7/11 (down 1 also). That has reduced the mouth breathing and improved my sleep - strangely AHI is well down too (and not just CA's). Actually, I was doing OK until fairly recently when I had to change the cushion on my N30i. I felt a bit air starved with the new one (older one didn't have the exhale diffuser), so increased the pressure settings and EPR. Probably all just a perception though. I envy those who who can effortlessly change from one mask to another. I'm at the other end of the spectrum - it doesn't take much to throw me. Cheers.
07-10-2023, 11:21 PM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
Just for comparison, could you possibly post the chats using Dreamwear FFM? Cheers.
07-11-2023, 11:10 AM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
Hey David , was there a significant difference in the N30i compared to the Dreamwear nasal cushion as far as leaks go?
I have been using the Dreamwear nasal cushions for a while now and just deal with the leaks but would consider switching to the N30i. I love these top of the head hose locations since I have a tendency to move around a bit. ![]()
07-11-2023, 01:20 PM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
I bounce between the N30i and Dreamwear nasal cushion. Love the top of head so much better plus being a unicorn vs an elephant is cool. ? All that being said, I have notice no difference in leak rate between the two masks and I also tape. I get solid REM and deep sleep so I don’t hear anything. CPAP has vastly improved my sleep quality.
07-11-2023, 01:46 PM
RE: Man, I hate leaks...even small ones
Thanks Yipee! Kind of what I suspected. Thanks for the reply.
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