Less leaks but more obstructive events with full-face mask instead of nasal mask.

So I started APAP-treatment 10 days ago and it has already given me more energy during the day and espescially in the morning.

I started out wearing the AirFit N20 but due to some leaks(not above the limit the myair app reports but still a lot of large leaks in OSCAR) and primarily skin marks I switched to the AirFit F20. This switch resulted in more obstructive events(8 and 10 the last two nights) but barely any leakage.

I think the leakage when using the nasal mask is mostly due to mouth-breathing and that's why I am eager to keep using the full-face mask but the nasal mask seems way more effective as I have less obstructive events and generally feel more rested.

Could changing the pressure help to avoid obstructive events when using the full-face mask? It's now set at 6-20CM.

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