SheSnores

I am a recently diagnosed 62 y/o female. My machine is a ResMed A10 AirSense Autoset with pressure settings from 8-15. Using a Brevida nasal pillow that was given to me after the titration was completed. Ramp is set at 4 and 15". Humidfier with heated tubing. I live in Colorado and the humidity is around 25-30% in my house. I was having mostly CA so turned down the EPR to 2 and that seemed to help.

My issue is that when the ramp completes and pressure rises, air blows out of my mouth. Mouth is closed tight. This happens while I am awake or asleep, sitting or lying down in any position. My mouth will be tightly shut and POW out comes the air. Generally the pressure is around 10-11 when this occurs. If I manage to go to sleep, it wakes me multiple times during the 4 hours sleep I get. I am at my wit's end.

My DME clinician has not responded to my issue. I see a Pulmonologist certified in Sleep Medicine and have not been able to talk with him.

Help please! Any ideas?

Thank you for any suggestions.