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[parkdj808]

Got it! Thank you so much!!

[parkdj808]

Hey all,

I am trying to correct my Large Leaks.  
I use a nasal mask at a set pressure of 8.2 (auto turned off) and EPR at 2.  
I tend to mouth breath some but have been taping my mouth shut yet some air is still probably escaping around the tape. 

Should I lower the pressure and raise the EPR to 3 to help with my Large Leaks?

Thanks!

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[parkdj808]

Hello,

So I have made some great progress controlling my Large Leaks my using mouth tape and a chin strap.  I have also switched over to CPAP setting and no longer am on auto. I have a small amount of CA events that I would like to address.  It came down slightly when I changed the EPR to 3.  Any other suggestions on how to lower the CA events?  Should I raise the pressure to 8.2?

Thanks!

   
   

[Sleeprider]

What a great difference in your leak rate. That's fantastic! Your CAI is reasonably low and may not be disrupting your sleep. I think reducing EPR would make flow limits worse, and that is more likely to be a source of arousals than the brief CA events. Other than the fact there are events, is there anything about your therapy you would change for comfort?

[parkdj808]

Yes, great progress with the large leaks. I am hoping that eventually I can not use the chin strap and mouth tape once I am more conditioned to the process but for now I am glad to have found a solution. 
In terms of comfort, I still have some irritation from the mask and tend to wake up a little earlier than I naturally want to die to awareness of the mask and straps on my head. I think I just need to be consistent with my use so that I can continue to grow more comfortable with it all. 
Well so I guess I will maintain settings on CPAP 8.0 with EPR of 3! 
Thanks!