trying out nasal pillow mask (hybrid)

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trying out nasal pillow mask (hybrid)

Post by kenes » Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:57 pm

Going to try again tomorrow, each time I have tried so far, the airflow feels like it is concentrated and needs to be reduced. My full face mask has a setting of 6.0 to 10.0 and does feel like it is too high. Anyone have the same thing happen to them? Thanks.

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Re: trying out nasal pillow mask (hybrid)

Post by palerider » Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:54 am

mine's 18/13, with a pillow mask, so I can't help ya there, sorry.

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Re: trying out nasal pillow mask (hybrid)

Post by Jay Aitchsee » Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:31 am

Yes, kenes. When I switched to pillows from FFM, it seemed like it was a big increase in pressure. Overtime, that sensation went away. I did find, however, that I could reduce the pressure somewhat while using pillows and maintain the same effectiveness as a slightly higher pressure with a FFM

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Re: trying out nasal pillow mask (hybrid)

Post by LSAT » Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:03 am

kenes wrote:Going to try again tomorrow, each time I have tried so far, the airflow feels like it is concentrated and needs to be reduced. My full face mask has a setting of 6.0 to 10.0 and does feel like it is too high. Anyone have the same thing happen to them? Thanks.

I have a pressure of 11/15 with my FF mask ....no problems. Pressure of 6 is very low.....even 10 is closer to the average.

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Re: trying out nasal pillow mask (hybrid)

Post by andycole » Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:59 pm

My pressures with FFM are 5/10 and my latest AHI was .13

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Re: trying out nasal pillow mask (hybrid)

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Mar 20, 2016 2:24 pm

As you can see, we got used to the pressure rather quickly.
You will too.
It is easier with a good seal, so be sure you have the right size.
I have used a thin coating of Lansinoh just inside my nostrils as a "gasket sealer"

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