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I will pass mask test on Resmed if I cover the vent holes - rgartman - 03-03-2023
I have the airfit F30i and when I have my mask on, and I perform the mask fit test, it will pass and give me the green happy face if I cover the vent holes on the mask with my finger. I am not leaking on my face. If I remove my finger from the vent holes, it will give me an unhappy red face. I know the holes are to remove the ugly carbon gas so I don't get asphyxiated but I can't pass the test otherwise and my cpap just blows as if I need air. All the air is leaving out the vent.
Please help. I looked for this problem in the forum but didn't find it.
RE: I will pass mask test on Resmed if I cover the vent holes - fly by night - 03-04-2023
Do you have the mask type on the CPAP set to "full face" as described in the mask user guide?
RE: I will pass mask test on Resmed if I cover the vent holes - rgartman - 03-04-2023
(03-04-2023, 12:13 AM)fly by night Wrote: Do you have the mask type on the CPAP set to "full face" as described in the mask user guide?
Yes. I tried it with both nasal and full mask but the outcome is the same. Hose and mask is new. I have three masks and none of them fit my face. I use the size card and it tells me I have the right size. I woke up this morning and my face hurts from strapping it so tight. It looks rubbed raw. I'm about to give up. I've been trying for 3 months with different masks.
RE: I will pass mask test on Resmed if I cover the vent holes - upsman - 03-04-2023
Keep in mind that too tight can be just as bad as too loose.
The mask should just kind of float on your face when you're at pressure. Take a look at this mask fit info and see if anything helps.
How to achieve the perfect mask fit - GUARANTEED! | Apnea Board
RE: I will pass mask test on Resmed if I cover the vent holes - rgartman - 03-04-2023
I understand. I am doing a mask fit test and will only get the green smiley face after fiddling with it for an hour and tightening it like I’m heading to the gallows for a hanging. If I loosen any, when the pressure on the test hits 15, it just blows the mask nearly off my face and I get the red unhappy face. When I tighten it to the death grip tight, it will stay in place but I will only get the green happy face if I cover the vent on the mask. I wish I could use nasal pillows but I breath out of my mouth. I’m thinking of trying dental guard that locks the mouth shot and then use a nasal pillow mask. I’ll try anything. I appreciate input.