[questions about myair] Score?
On 10-23-2017 my scores were - 5.56 on machine
0.1 events
87/100 score
On 10-23-2017 my scores were - 6.48 on machine
0.5 events
96/100 score
How is it that you can have a better score for more time on the machine even though you have a higher events count. Isn't the point of using the machine is to try to eliminate the events?
A HIGHER score for more time on machine with MORE events and a LOWER score for less time on machine and LESS events.
To me it seems like the thing that seems to matter the most is how much time you are on the machine and not the events, when you are the machine because of the events in the first pace.
RE: Score?
Presume you are referring to MyAir scores and ratings over 100.
If so, as you know, My Air rates for time used, events, leakages and on/off times. So the scores may seem better as they rate taking the mask off severely. I have always felt MyAIr put a rosy hue on the results and part of its intention is to ensure maximum use of the equipment which is no bad thing.
At times the longer use of the machine may produce more events and thus a higher AHI number and thus lower score on MyAir. I have always also found that if I have restless nights and low usage of the machine, my events are lower and thus a higher score. My Air is confusing from that point of view.
You will get a better picture by downloading Sleepyhead and posting your data here or on imgur. Many experts here will advise for you to understand your data and give you a better understanding of your development.
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RE: Score?
If you have a computer you should try sleepyhead. It will give you detailed information. You can use the links below to get started with it.
RE: Score?
The MyAir score is not something I would concentrate on. It provides no detailed data. Concentrate on how you are feeling during the day. That is the most important "score" since your AHI is well below 1.
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RE: Score?
I want to download the sleepyhead but I need an SD card for my machine as I have an exterior modem, which I also cannot afford right now but Thank you for the information.
RE: Score?
A suitable SD 16GB card is only $8.99 on Amazon that is a small price to pay for access to detailed data you may need an Sd card reader for your pc/laptop as well.
Jason
RE: Score?
IMO, myAir is more about keeping you on track for compliance. You get graded on how you're doing compliance-wise. I've never managed to figure out how myAir corresponded to reality.