Please follow the instructions in your user guide. If you're using a ResMed mask, you can find video instructions for disassembling and cleaning your mask in your Library.
You can turn your CPAP machine off if you need to get up to use the bathroom. Restarting your CPAP machine can reset the ramp feature, making it more comfortable for you to fall back asleep.
When you breathe out, you exhale carbon dioxide, which must be removed so that you don't rebreathe air. Your mask has a vent that releases the exhaled air, which you might feel as a light flow of air.
Airflow may also be caused by a mask leak from the top, bottom or sides of the mask. If your mask is leaking, try following the tips in the mask fit video in your Library or ask your physician or equipment provider for assistance.
Many men with beards prefer a full-face mask, while others find a nasal pillows mask to be the most comfortable. Please consult your equipment provider for tips on selecting the best mask for you.
If your mask is leaking, myAir might email you a friendly reminder asking you to check your mask seal. Sometimes this happens even if your sleep report says that your mask seal is 'good'.
This is because myAir looks at the whole therapy picture by measuring how your leak values are spread across the whole night. So even though your overall seal can be 'good', there might have been short periods of high mask leak.
When do I experience short periods of high mask leak?
Short periods of high leak can sometimes occur when you roll over in bed or if you're opening your mouth while using a nasal or pillows mask. Visit your Library for tips on how to manage mouth leak and improve your therapy.
Your provider may also receive detailed data about your mask seal and therapy usage to thoroughly monitor your progress. If you've identified any issues or are feeling concerned, don't be afraid to ask them to take a closer look.