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RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - SarcasticDave94 - 08-02-2021
P10 is a Pillows mask with 2 rounded ports that contact the nares while a nasal mask like the N30 is a nasal cradle that goes under your nose.
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - tierdal - 08-02-2021
Taped mouth again and went less tight on my mask... it got worse =/
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - SarcasticDave94 - 08-02-2021
Your chart shows 4 sections of bigger leaks. #1 from about 240-310, #2 about 420-440, #3 about 515-630, and #4 about 650-725. Though there's some high leak times, your 95% was 14.4. Not the greatest but it's seen improvement from your sample OSCAR charts from earlier.
Regardless, since you can't seem to get the leaks under better control, you should search for a better for you mask. You need one that's comfortable, fits you well, and controls leaks. Research masks and see if any triggers interest.
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - tierdal - 08-03-2021
Dave I am trying the Vitera tonight... it seemed to leak alot unless i tightened it quite a bit and it makes my forhead hurt ...thats not normal right?
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - SarcasticDave94 - 08-03-2021
I don't think it would be. The Vitera must be rather loosely adjusted or it is guaranteed to leak. That forehead bar shouldn't be touching either. Mine was close, but there was a small space where it didn't touch. I wore my Vitera lower down my face as well.
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - tierdal - 08-03-2021
If i dont get it tight i hear it leaking , what am i doing incorrect?
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - SarcasticDave94 - 08-04-2021
The Vitera has what I call a noisy vent, the air holes in front that have air flow constantly. That leak is normal and required. Leaks around the rubber cushion, no those should be minimal. Be absolutely certain you're not confusing these 2 leak types.
Again don't run the Vitera tight. It is guaranteed to leak in that situation.
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - tierdal - 08-04-2021
Its not the vent that was the issue. The entire mask would move when I was breathing, like it would get sucked to my face and then pushed off my face. At times it would get pushed off so far air would escape and make farting noise as it left. I tried tight and lose and nothing worked. It hurt the bridge of my nose alot too.
I called the vendor today to get a large pillow for it to try that. I also got the Brevida being sent to me so I can try that in place of the Evora.
If neither of these work what should I do?
Any idea why im having the experience with my vitera that I am?
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - tierdal - 08-05-2021
Any thoughts Dave? OR Anyone?
RE: Feel like my Pillow isn't giving good therapy...reco to try? - tierdal - 08-08-2021
I tried vitera...look at this mess!!! What the heck =/
Anytime My head moved it leaked like a sieve!!