08-14-2020, 01:07 PM
Persistent stobborn Leak Rate
I'm still having Leak Rate problems despite using Somnifix tape that appears to staying put till I remove it. It seems nearly impossible that the leak can be a mask seal problem, it fits like a glove and I test it by rolling around in the various sleep positions I use, and I can't make it leak during testing. I have a homemade hose hanger and rolling over DOES NOT pull on the mask. Perhaps the relaxation of the tissue in the mouth/upper throat change when after I fall asleep, and that is enough to cause a change in pressure and a leak?
My Flow Rate variations correlate perfectly to the Large Leak plot.
Anyway, I'm stumped.
My AHI is low, last night I had only 1 RERA event which occurred during a high Leak Rate. I have OA's, but only AFTER I woke up, while was still in bed, so I assume they aren't legitimate sleep issues.
Previously a user suggested I might need a a Resmed VAuto or a machine offering ASV algorithms and also that I might need to breathe in a little more CO2 using a larger hose volume and an outboard (relocated) vent.
Despite the lack of events during sleep, I still feel like crap during the day. I can only suspect arousals, which happen often enough to keep me out of deep sleep.
I have asked for a formal sleep study, waiting.
I should also say that my zoomed in flow rate shows many changes in the flow rate plot rather than a consistent pattern. But these (possible) anomalies do not register as events or errors.
Tonight I am going to try a more aggressive mouth seal method-don't ask.....it's not safe. But, I HAVE TO KNOW!
With regard to the Leak Rate issue, does anyone have suggestions?
Plots attached including a zoomed in plot showing the lone RERA event and an example showing one of the many possible anomalies that occurr each night without producing events.
ABA
My Flow Rate variations correlate perfectly to the Large Leak plot.
Anyway, I'm stumped.
My AHI is low, last night I had only 1 RERA event which occurred during a high Leak Rate. I have OA's, but only AFTER I woke up, while was still in bed, so I assume they aren't legitimate sleep issues.
Previously a user suggested I might need a a Resmed VAuto or a machine offering ASV algorithms and also that I might need to breathe in a little more CO2 using a larger hose volume and an outboard (relocated) vent.
Despite the lack of events during sleep, I still feel like crap during the day. I can only suspect arousals, which happen often enough to keep me out of deep sleep.
I have asked for a formal sleep study, waiting.
I should also say that my zoomed in flow rate shows many changes in the flow rate plot rather than a consistent pattern. But these (possible) anomalies do not register as events or errors.
Tonight I am going to try a more aggressive mouth seal method-don't ask.....it's not safe. But, I HAVE TO KNOW!
With regard to the Leak Rate issue, does anyone have suggestions?
Plots attached including a zoomed in plot showing the lone RERA event and an example showing one of the many possible anomalies that occurr each night without producing events.
ABA
