I am totally new to CPAP. My sleep study indicated I had severe OSA at 52.
Fortunately I was reviewing this board and was insistent on a new Resmed Airsense 11 Auto which I have had since mid June.
Due to two extended motorcycle trips both 12-14 days there were periods when I did not use a machine as with limited space
I could not take the AS 11 and the Mini has been all but impossible to source for purchase or rent here in Canada. I just got word
the one I ordered will be delivered this week.
I had horrible dry mouth during my sleep study and subsequently as well which I now of course know was my mouth opening.
I had been using an N30 mask. I then purchased an F30 which initially was horrific, my mouth no longer dry but AHI went up to 30
and I found I couldn't breath through my nose, my cheeks were bulging, a horrible experience. Back to the N30 and AHI was 4-6 typically
with lots of leaks. Someone suggested I had positional apnea as I had been exclusively back sleeping so I tried the F30 again on my side
and AHI went from 29 down to 0.8!! If I sidesleep with either the F30 or the N30 and use mouth tape my AHI is 0.5-1.5 now.
Yet I still feel tired. Maybe 90 days with two extended non use breaks due to the lack of a travel unit are not enough.
I attach an Oscar snap shot of last eve using the N30 with mouth tape for any suggestions.
During my sleep study I had no CA events, but that is all I have now for the most part. I have turned off EPR as I found it annoying
and also ramp time if OFF.
Any advice is much appreciated.
Bob H.