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Barbara.Levitan
Posts: 48 Threads: 18 Joined: Jan 2020
Machine: Dream station
03-13-2020, 08:19 AM
question about airflow
I have a DreamStation and DreamWare full face mask. Pressure is 11. Most of the time the airflow is very soft, so I hardly notice it, but sometimes it is really "aggressive." Which is the way it should be?
Sleeprider
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Posts: 28,422 Threads: 88 Joined: Dec 2014
Machine: Resmed Aircurve 10 VAuto
03-13-2020, 09:30 AM
RE: question about airflow
The CPAP is a pressure device, and uses the flow needed to maintain positive pressure as set. Leaks are what causes flow. There is an intentional leak at the mask vent, but if any other leaks occur at a mask seal or through your mouth, flow will increase as the machine tries to compensate for pressure loss. So the answer to your question is, the normal operation of the machine should be a quiet flow sufficient to maintain pressure. Feeling like air is blasting through the mask indicates a leak and abnormal operation.
Sleeprider
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Barbara.Levitan
Posts: 48 Threads: 18 Joined: Jan 2020
Machine: Dream station
03-13-2020, 10:12 AM
RE: question about airflow
Thank you for your quick response. I am still new to all this.
Sleeprider
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Posts: 28,422 Threads: 88 Joined: Dec 2014
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03-13-2020, 10:21 AM
RE: question about airflow
Your profile indicates you're not using software. With OSCAR you could monitor your therapy and see the extent of leaks. We're here to help you optimize and be as comfortable as possible with the therapy. Being an active participant by monitoring your therapy with software can help you better understand and be more comfortable with this new thing in your life.
Sleeprider
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ____________________________________________ Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
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