Ive had 2 corrugated air hoses and both eventually got small leaks near the end that joins to the mask, it can be difficult to realise there is a leak as its near the air airoutlet

I agree with testing hoses for airleaks, perhaps by  blocking the end and putting it in water with the machine on and looking for bubbles
swapping ends occasionally may make the hose last longer, have now got a hose of the other smooth wound type, twice as expensive so hope it lasts longer
some say the corrugated hoses trap germs and are less hygenic, but others say the corrugations trap mucus if sleeping with a runny nose but the smooth hoses dont>>>?

When i first started cpap, I felt like superwomen.  Full of energy, great concentration, laughing, and back into life....then after about 6 months, I started dragging again.  After washing my hose, and putting it on my cpap to let it blow dry, I saw soapy bubbles burping from just the spot you describe, where the hose meets the silicone cuff.  I put my hand there and could feel the air loss.  Called the DME, they put a new hose in the mail, and I was leaping tall buildings in a single bound again!!

A worn out mask cushion can do the same thing. For many mask models, you can buy just the cushion without purchasing the  mask frame and headgear.  Checking the mask, hoses, swivel connectors, water chambers and filters on a regular basis is important.

lynn543 wrote:

Ive had 2 corrugated air hoses and both eventually got small leaks near the end that joins to the mask, it can be difficult to realise there is a leak as its near the air airoutlet

I agree with testing hoses for airleaks, perhaps by  blocking the end and putting it in water with the machine on and looking for bubbles
swapping ends occasionally may make the hose last longer, have now got a hose of the other smooth wound type, twice as expensive so hope it lasts longer
some say the corrugated hoses trap germs and are less hygenic, but others say the corrugations trap mucus if sleeping with a runny nose but the smooth hoses dont>>>?

Hi Lynn,

Leaks in the hose are very common. On average they seem to leak every 12 months or so. A good check is to turn on your machine (without the ramp), cover the mask with your hand and run your other hand along the hose. You can feel any small jets of air escaping. Holes are usually very small (like pin pricks), but once you notice one they start to become more numerous.

I rent my machine and the hose is considered part of the machine, as are filters. Should I need either, a phone call to my supplier is all that's required for a replacement (Thank God).

Daniel


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