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Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
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03-30-2021, 06:45 AM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
03-30-2021, 07:50 AM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
Let's take a zoomed look at your flow rate. Just zoom in your chart to a 3-minute view. This is described in the Organize your Chart wiki. With a closer view we can see what the flow wave looks like and why there are so many spikes, which may be arousals. For example 23:25, or anywhere we see the pink shaded variable breathing.
Sleeprider
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ____________________________________________ Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
03-30-2021, 08:08 AM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
(03-30-2021, 07:50 AM)Sleeprider Wrote: Let's take a zoomed look at your flow rate. Just zoom in your chart to a 3-minute view. This is described in the Organize your Chart wiki. With a closer view we can see what the flow wave looks like and why there are so many spikes, which may be arousals. For example 23:25, or anywhere we see the pink shaded variable breathing. thankyou for that. here is the zoomed view - i'm pretty sure that it's correct!
03-30-2021, 08:52 AM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
In that screenshot, the expiratory flow is missing, meaning you may be slipping a lower lip under the F20 mask. That will of course compromise therapy and may be disruptive to sleep even if you're not aware of it. We need to be sure the mask is staying in place or find an alternative to the F20. We can see the leak rate is elevated, but below the large leak level in this image, so now we know why.
Sleeprider
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ____________________________________________ Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
03-30-2021, 09:09 AM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
(03-30-2021, 08:52 AM)Sleeprider Wrote: In that screenshot, the expiratory flow is missing, meaning you may be slipping a lower lip under the F20 mask. That will of course compromise therapy and may be disruptive to sleep even if you're not aware of it. We need to be sure the mask is staying in place or find an alternative to the F20. We can see the leak rate is elevated, but below the large leak level in this image, so now we know why. That makes a lot of sense. The exhalation is going somewhere at those points, but isn't a large leak. So it has to be another cause such as bottom lip slipping. Hmm.. just thinking of solutions. I do have a chin strap I could use? I have always had a slack jaw when sleeping. The strap could prevent that. Any other suggestions would be great. Really appreciate it.
03-30-2021, 10:45 AM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
Have you tried a soft cervical collar? If fitted right, it could help keep your jaw/mouth closed or stop the lower lip from slipping.
http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...cal_Collar Also, read the Mask Primer for additional tips. http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php/Mask_Primer
OpalRose
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03-30-2021, 07:19 PM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
(03-30-2021, 10:45 AM)OpalRose Wrote: Have you tried a soft cervical collar? If fitted right, it could help keep your jaw/mouth closed or stop the lower lip from slipping. Yes I have. I have been. Using my SCC for the last month. So obviously that isn't working! I tried my chin strap last night and just woke up. I'll have a look at the Oscar data soon. Generally I feel a bit less anxious and less fatigued. Not much tho.
03-30-2021, 07:30 PM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
03-30-2021, 07:42 PM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
I think we know what the problem is, but need to find a solution.
Sleeprider
Apnea Board Moderator www.ApneaBoard.com ____________________________________________ Download OSCAR Software Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing Therapy Organize your OSCAR Charts Attaching Files Mask Primer How To Deal With Equipment Supplier INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
03-30-2021, 07:52 PM
RE: Love a follow up on my OSCAR readings plz!
(03-30-2021, 07:42 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: I think we know what the problem is, but need to find a solution. Mask isn't staying in place or lower lip is falling out, causing leakage but not enough to be a "large leak" but still disruptive enough to cause disturbance. Right. Look at current mask fit. Try SCC and chinstrap or combo of both. Look at other mask options. Thankyou! |
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