Mouth leak during CPAP/BiLevel therapy occurs. In former times it was very difficult to evaluate this issue. Only it was visible during a polygraphy or polysomnography.
Today all devices register the leaks and store it in a internal memory. So it could be seen after the patient complain about it.
A better solutions is the automatic controls via telemedicine. The reaction is much faster and the compliance increases.
After each night the device send all necessary data(AHI, Leak rate, pressure etc) to a secure server. A detection through software filter the patient with issues regarding the send information. Now the provider or doctor could get in action to solve the problem. Before it comes to a sudden stop of the therapy, a permanent supervision helps all.
The solution for mouth leak could be a different mask, different pressure supply or just a chin strap.
The target is the perfect sleep.
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