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What type of leaks are these on OSCAR?
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What type of leaks are these on OSCAR?
Hi all, 

So I've noticed I have been getting these leaks that represent spikes in OSCAR. BUT the thing is the leak rate only follows a subsequent abnormality in the flow rate which is very interesting. 

I have lined up a green line so you can clearly see theres a change in flow rate before a leak rate appears. One thing to note is that I have been experiencing aerophagia. Could this be my stomach ingesting some air and the machine thinks its a leak?

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RE: What type of leaks are these on OSCAR?
They look like mouth or equipment shift leaks to me. Likely you are changing position and your mask is shifting or mouth opens briefly. Overall everything looks really good!
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RE: What type of leaks are these on OSCAR?
My interpretation is that you're becoming aroused and taking a breath that includes your mouth / mouth opening, which is where the leak is coming from. We can't know for sure and can only theorize, but spikes like that are very typical of one's mouth opening, so then the question becomes why is your mouth opening? It could just be dropping, but there is some flow limitation preceding the larger recovery-ish breath.
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