09-29-2017, 07:20 PM
P10 Mask Leaks
The air that comes out from near the pillows on the P10.... How can you tell what is leakage and what is exhale?
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P10 Mask Leaks
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HalfAsleep
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Rcgop
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09-29-2017, 07:34 PM
RE: P10 Mask Leaks
(09-29-2017, 07:20 PM)DHalfAsleep Wrote: The air that comes out from near the pillows on the P10.... How can you tell what is leakage and what is exhale? The P10 vents forward and leaks will hit your face. Mouth leaks, well you will recognize the immediately. Try all sizes of pillows. The therapist recommended a small for me but the large works best for me. I also tried a chin strap and a cervical collar. Every one is different.
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Cpapian
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09-29-2017, 07:47 PM
RE: P10 Mask Leaks
If you look closely at the front of the mask you will see an area of sort of mesh. This is where your exhaled breath comes out. It is called something like "intentional leak". This is important because you should not rebreathe exhaled air. Keep it clean and allow it some space. I find it is louder if some bedding is too close.
When you feel air escaping from your pillows, that in an unintentional leak, and that's the one you want to avoid. If awake you will probably feel a coolness on your skin. If it is really bad, it might wake you up. When I first got my machine, I didn't use SleepyHead until after about 6 weeks. Then I found out I had a lot of leaks, nothing major, but more than now. Everything improved as the weeks went on. So don't worry too much. 
HalfAsleep
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09-29-2017, 07:54 PM
RE: P10 Mask Leaks
(09-29-2017, 07:47 PM)Cpapian Wrote: If you look closely at the front of the mask you will see an area of sort of mesh. This is where your exhaled breath comes out. It is called something like "intentional leak". This is important because you should not rebreathe exhaled air. Keep it clean and allow it some space. I find it is louder if some bedding is too close. I think that answered my question. That lovely tropical breeze across my face must be leakage.
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