Problem exhaling
Hi
I have been using Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset with nasal pillows since 29 July all was wall until 1 October when I started waking up unable to breathe out only through the mouth it seems worst after about 4 am looking on sleepy head results
rage Hours per Night 07:50 08:14 07:47 07:52 07:52
Compliance 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Therapy Efficacy
Apnoea Hypopnea Index 3.45 3.28 2.24 1.95 1.95
Obstructive Index 3.32 2.83 1.72 1.33 1.33
Hypopnoea Index 0.00 0.26 0.27 0.30 0.30
Clear Airway Index 0.00 0.16 0.23 0.29 0.29
Leak Statistics
Average Leak Rate 0.61 1.62 2.18 2.64 2.64
90% Leak Rate 0.00 4.80 6.00 0.00 0.00
% of time above Leak Rate threshold 0.00% 0.95% 1.97% 2.16% 2.16%
Pressure Statistics
Average Pressure 7.18 7.70 7.90 7.87 7.87
Min Pressure 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02
Max Pressure 12.22 12.22 13.30 13.30 13.30
90% Pressure 9.40 10.24 9.94 0.00 0.00
Average EPAP 5.18 6.41 6.82 6.85 6.85
Min EPAP 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02
Max EPAP 9.22 11.12 11.86 12.22 12.22
any advise help greatly appreciated
RE: Problem exhaling
Unofon, it looks like you are using open pressure settings 4-20 and EPR at 1. I think you will find your machine more comfortable in Auto mode with a minimum pressure of 7, maximum pressure of 14 and EPR at 3. Your problem is perceived exhale resistance, and these settings will help with that. Except for the past week, your leak results are great. Clean the mask well so you have a good seal, and let's see if the higher EPR and starting pressure helps.
RE: Problem exhaling
Hi unofon,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
Good luck to you with your CPAP therapy and getting it better adjusted to meet your needs, hang in there for more responses to your post.
trish6hundred
RE: Problem exhaling
[attachment=2919]woke up and unable to sleep after 530 ish
RE: Problem exhaling
Hi and welcome to the forum unofon!
Based on my own experiences, could the early wakenings be the result of a spike in apneas due to REM sleep stage? I'm sure others with lots more knowledge and experience can tell you why this is happening. Good luck and keep us posted!
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RE: Problem exhaling
Unofon, what mask are you using precisely? Your machine is setup for a nasal pillows mask.
RE: Problem exhaling
Hi
I am using the nasal pillows
RE: Problem exhaling
Thanks all for your comment I feel that i wake up several times to go to the toilet and the later it is thats when i stuggle to get to sleep i am also tired in the afternoon now like I was prior to starting with the CPAP might try a full mask tonight