[CPAP] AHI Suddenly Getting Worse

[bwor80]

Over the two weeks, I've noticed my AHI getting worse.  At times, I've told my wife it is almost like I am not getting the right pressures suddenly.  I've checked for leaks but not detecting any.  I've downloaded OSCAR and have included a couple of nights in there.  It is bad enough to where I am removing my mask in my sleep and not realizing it (guessing my body is thinking it is suffocating and removing it since it is not working).

A couple of the patterns look like something is obstructing the tubing or a position I am in is not helping.  Is that how you would interpret the data?

CPAP:  DreamStation 2
Mask:  Dreamwear Full Face 
Heated Tubing

[staceyburke]

You had positional apnea where you got into a position that cut off your own airway. A couple of causes is sleeping on your back or to high of pillows. If that doesn’t help you will need a collar. I have a link to collars in my signature.

It is also called chin tucking where your chin drops down to your sternum.