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AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale - Columbiabill - 03-26-2023
Recently switched DME's. They did a scan of my face and recommended a nasal pillow mask. I had tried a P30i in the past and it hurt my nose. I was reluctant to give the P10 a try but with a different set up v the P30i I said what the heck. I tried the M and L cushion on a fit test with my machine. The L leaked too much if I didn't get it just right so I went with the M. The mask is whisper quiet. I can hear myself on the inhale but for most of the night las night I dealt with a loud wind tunnel sound upon exhale. Something I didn't get with the P30i. I tried to adjust the mask, consciously exhale in a softer manner but didn't have any luck. I was hoping for a perfect night and now this. Especially, since my nose didn't hurt this morning. Any suggestions?
RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale - OpalRose - 03-26-2023
Be sure the nasal pillow itself is snapped in on both sides. I had that happen once in my 8+ yrs of using the P10.
RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale - Columbiabill - 03-26-2023
(03-26-2023, 08:51 AM)OpalRose Wrote: Be sure the nasal pillow itself is snapped in on both sides. I had that happen once in my 8+ yrs of using the P10.
I was sure it was snapped tight. I tried the mask fit setting with the large. If I get that cushion just right it is very quiet. I must be between a medium and a large. I’m going to try the large tonight.
RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale - OpalRose - 03-26-2023
During the mask fit, wiggle the nasal pillow a little and/or pull it slightly away from your nose and let it settle back. It should seal nicely.
RE: AirFit P10 Wind noise upon exhale - Columbiabill - 03-26-2023
(03-26-2023, 11:15 AM)OpalRose Wrote: During the mask fit, wiggle the nasal pillow a little and/or pull it slightly away from your nose and let it settle back. It should seal nicely.
If I do that with the large I get nothing but leaks. With the medium it seals great. From a seal perspective the medium is the way to go. I just hate that wind tunnel (not quite a whistle sound) at the end of my exhale. I wish this was working because this mask is extremely comfortable.
The best mask that I ever used was the AirTouch N20 but I ended up with markings not he bridge of my nose.
I can't seem to get a mask that works completely for me.