Snoring help

[MK77]

Hi I’m new to the forum, not sure of protocol with posting, and can’t find exactly what I’ve been searching for. I’ve had my Resmed airsense 11 since April 2023. My husband says I’ve been snoring some recently. I use to snore and snort my self awake several times a night before CPAP came into my life. My question is… Can a person still snore some even tho their events are below 2 per hour, and minimal leakage less than 6 liters per min? I have started taping bottom of my mask where air leaks happen often. As I averaged 20-25 liters per minute. Could the taping cause an issue? I’ve tried different mask, and sizes. The fit seems great and had a professional help me with fitting. So appreciate and advice thank you!!

[zonker]

Hi I’m new to the forum, not sure of protocol with posting, and can’t find exactly what I’ve been searching for.

snoring is an indication that your pressure settings aren't set correctly. pls see the following-
viewtopic/t172378/Sticky--Newbies-PLEAS ... STING.html

-particularly point number 3. we are each different in how we treat our apnea. we need to see data before we can recommend anything specific to your needs.

good luck!

[ChicagoGranny]

As I averaged 20-25 liters per minute.

If you read that off the machine's display, it's the 95% leak level. This means your leak level was at or below 20 - 25 lpm for 95% of the time you used the machine. It's an acceptable leak level. Your machine can compensate for leaks up to 25 - 35 lpm.

To get a better idea of the leak level and machine effectiveness, use OSCAR. Links in my signature.

Welcome. There are a lot of good people here who can help CPAPers.

[LordAlmightyLord137]

I have started taping bottom of my mask where air leaks happen often.

I'm intrigued by your remark about taping the bottom of the mask, so could I ask you a couple of questions?
Are you using a full face mask - that is is the bottom of your mask between the tip of your chin and your lower lip?
If do, are you taping the bottom of the mask to your chin?
I've considered doing that because my leaks seem to come from significant jaw drop when I'm really deeply asleep and the lower edge of the mask ends up at my lower lip. I've tried larger size masks but they end up being too wide for my anatomy. I need to find a just slightly longer mask. But taping just might work.

[ChicagoGranny]

significant jaw drop when I'm really deeply asleep and the lower edge of the mask ends up at my lower lip.

I use sleep strips mouth tape under my FFM to prevent jaw drop and other things. They work great. Here - https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Strips-Sle ... r_1_2_sspa

I grabbed a quick link. If you decide to order, price-shop Amazon.

BTW, I don't like the idea of taping the mask to the chin.

[LordAlmightyLord137]

BTW, I don't like the idea of taping the mask to the chin.

So are you taping your lips closed? Doesn't that force you to breath only through your nose? I just can't do that for anatomical reasons.

[LindaGinCanada]

Perhaps your sleep doctor/professional can recommend a better fitting mask.

[LordAlmightyLord137]

Perhaps your sleep doctor/professional can recommend a better fitting mask.

I'm sorry Linda, were you addressing me or the Original poster

[LindaGinCanada]

original poster, sorry if it went to you

[4fortegroup]

Possible to snore even with low event rates and minimal leakage on a CPAP machine. Taping the mask might not be ideal as it can lead to additional issues. It's good that you've tried different masks and sizes. Sometimes, the issue might be related to the pressure settings or other factors. It's best to consult with your healthcare provider or a sleep specialist to fine-tune your CPAP settings and find the best solution for your snoring.

[Pugsy]

Possible to snore even with low event rates and minimal leakage on a CPAP machine. Taping the mask might not be ideal as it can lead to additional issues. It's good that you've tried different masks and sizes. Sometimes, the issue might be related to the pressure settings or other factors. It's best to consult with your healthcare provider or a sleep specialist to fine-tune your CPAP settings and find the best solution for your snoring.

Are you a cpap user or do you work for a supplier or doctor?

[ChicagoGranny]

Doesn't that force you to breath only through your nose? I just can't do that for anatomical reasons.

Have you had a consultation with an ENT? Mouth-breathing is unhealthy, whether asleep or awake.