RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
Wow!! That is Amazing- how could my flow go from very high to ZERO in one night with one adjustment! Really happy to hear that! You guys are so great really knowledgeable. As far as how I honestly feel- generally less tired w more energy (not today) but still have this strange breathing disruption where I feel I can’t breathe at times during the day. Like frequently I have to tell myself to deep breathe to get enough air. Not terrible but enough to be uncomfortable. Is that normal w sleep apnea? Started with AHI of 15 and high flow limit so hopefully will start feeling better now numbers are better? Or anything else you see as possible cause?My heart is ok- I had an echo. Thanks so much!
RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
If me, I'd take the cautious route and bring this breathing issue to your doctor's attention. It doesn't sound to me to be related to Apnea, at the least not directly.
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AHI from 1.8 to 6.8 in one night! Help!
Thanks-I did get checked out by pulmonologist-everything ok except sleep apnea with O2 sats to 73 for long periods. He thought that was causing my breathing issues.
BUT just got last nights results and AHI went from 1.8 to 6.8 with a ton of UAs. Yikes, what happened!!!! Please see chart and let me know what you think. Thank you.
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RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
give us a couple of 3 minute views from within the UA area so we can determine f obstructive or Central. I'm betting obstructive and the cluster is indicative of positional apnea and chin tucking.
Read the Soft Cervical Collar link in my signature.
RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
Ok thanks will keep all posts together
I attached a few views, wasn't sure how to do it-so captured 3 mins then stretched 3 mins out in 2 charts. Pls let me know if I should do it differently for you to see what you need.
I do sleep on my side now and use the soft collar. Was doing much better with that but maybe the collar slipped around or partially off. Anyway, hope that's what it is, easily fixed.
But I will definitely read your collar link.
Thank you!
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RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
Hi, also added focus of UA cluster in case that's what you need. Thanks
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RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
I think it's going to be hard to do anything about those UA until you get your leaks under control. During the entire zoomed portion you are well over 30 L/min, nearly up to 90 L/min; that's well beyond the capability of the AutoSense to evaluate what's going on.
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RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
I've been doing better with leaks but last night I woke up with a bad leak which I was trying to fix by tightening velcro and then the hose detached so I was fumbling around with getting that back on. I am waiting on a new mask which will hopefully work better for me.
I do have a question though-can the leak itself cause the apneas or the machine just can't decipher them?
Thank you!
RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
The 11 min image is heavily flow limited so please revisit your collar.
Plenty going on with expiratory flow in that it is not showing up. Indication of kink in the pipe.
On Flow Rate sey y-axis to +/- 50 and add the zero line, the break between inhale and exhale..
RE: AHI CA/UA still high, EPR changes
Ok will make sure my collar is on securely.
For kink in pipe do I need a new one or just make sure it's not bent anywhere? ? I do see a portion where it looks a bit narrowed or flatter, not sure if that matters.
Sorry but have no clue what you meant in your last line?! Sounds like something you want me to do but please explain, I'm a super newbie to Oscar!
Thanks so much
