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Smjanbug
Posts: 2 Threads: 1 Joined: Nov 2017
Machine: Dreamstation Auto
11-26-2017, 08:49 PM
Higher AHI
Usually get reading between 1 and 3, but with this bad cold, it is up to 10-12. Never had readings this high since starting therapy. Hoping it will go back to low when I recover. Anyone have this happen? Using a Dreamstation and Pico nasal mask
OpalRose
Posts: 12,689 Threads: 67 Joined: Nov 2014
Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto
11-26-2017, 09:25 PM
RE: Higher AHI
When I’ve been sick with a bad cold or just very congested, I’ve seen my AHI rise by 1 or 2cm at the most.
Also, some decongestants and other cold meds could be responsible.
OpalRose
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Sleeprider
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Posts: 27,753 Threads: 85 Joined: Dec 2014
Machine: Resmed Aircurve 10 VAuto
11-26-2017, 11:17 PM
RE: Higher AHI
Your profile suggest fixed CPAP pressure of 8.0 on an auto CPAP. This might be the time to open up the auto function and make it work for you. Setting it to Auto mode with 8 to 11 pressure might just avoid some of that.
Sleeprider
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trish6hundred
Posts: 8,263 Threads: 6 Joined: May 2012
Machine: Resmed AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her
11-27-2017, 08:42 PM
RE: Higher AHI
Hi Smjanbug,
WELCOME! to the forum.! I hope you feel better, soon. Good luck with CPAP therapy.
trish6hundred
Smjanbug
Posts: 2 Threads: 1 Joined: Nov 2017
Machine: Dreamstation Auto
11-28-2017, 12:22 PM
RE: Higher AHI
Thanks for the replies. I quit using cold meds and my AHI returned to 4.1. Although I still feel bad, I will stick to Tylenol and nose spray.
Sleep2Snore
Posts: 1,039 Threads: 13 Joined: Aug 2014
Machine: ResMed Airsense Auto + Remstar CPAP spare.
11-29-2017, 11:48 AM
RE: Higher AHI
With a nasal mask it is likely to get a lot of restricted airflow due to the air having to try to get through a blocked nose.
APAP will help a bit, but a Full-Faced mask for when you have bad colds will help even more. You could try keeping your nose clear by putting some vapour stuff near the air intake, but do not put it in the humidifier. Make sure it can't block the air intake.
I am NOT a doctor. I try to help, but do not take what I say as medical advice.
Every journey, however large or small starts with the first step. 
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