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Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: AirFit P10 for her Humidifier: 4-5 CPAP Pressure: 6.0-9.0 CPAP Software: OSCAR
Other Comments: Insomnia, PLMD, Low Ferritin were also diagnosed and complicating my sleep further.
(04-21-2021, 09:17 PM)hookedonstitch Wrote: Probably getting ahead of myself here but how do I talk to my Dr. about this when it has never been mentioned? I will try for a few nights to a week to see what pressure the APAP wants to settle on.
Even if I set it to 12, if it's not needed for an event it shouldn't go that high? Am I understanding this the right way?
You probably don't... Most doctors don't try to treat flow limitations and will think you are crazy if you ask for bilevel to treat them, especially when you have a titration study saying your apnea is treated. Most people end up buying machine out of pocket and self titrating. First step is seeing if higher pressure fixes the flow limitations as it might.
Resmed's algorithm increases pressure after apneas, hypopneas and flow limitations. When set on auto mode if the higher pressure helps it will reduce flow limitations until they are not an issue and then the machine will stop increasing pressure unless more apnea/hypopnea/flow limitations occur. If no flow limitations are occurring it will then try lowering pressure slowly until apnea/hypopnea or flow limitations cause it to increase again.
If I have asthma (which is now back under investigation) can I still use an APAP? Now that my heart tests are normal, I will have to revisit the lungs as the culprit for my breathlessness and wheezing upon exhalation.
My issues with breathing started long before the Sleep Apnea diagnosis.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: AirFit P10 for her Humidifier: 4-5 CPAP Pressure: 6.0-9.0 CPAP Software: OSCAR
Other Comments: Insomnia, PLMD, Low Ferritin were also diagnosed and complicating my sleep further.
(04-21-2021, 09:17 PM)hookedonstitch Wrote: Probably getting ahead of myself here but how do I talk to my Dr. about this when it has never been mentioned? I will try for a few nights to a week to see what pressure the APAP wants to settle on.
Even if I set it to 12, if it's not needed for an event it shouldn't go that high? Am I understanding this the right way?
You probably don't... Most doctors don't try to treat flow limitations and will think you are crazy if you ask for bilevel to treat them, especially when you have a titration study saying your apnea is treated. Most people end up buying machine out of pocket and self titrating. First step is seeing if higher pressure fixes the flow limitations as it might.
Resmed's algorithm increases pressure after apneas, hypopneas and flow limitations. When set on auto mode if the higher pressure helps it will reduce flow limitations until they are not an issue and then the machine will stop increasing pressure unless more apnea/hypopnea/flow limitations occur. If no flow limitations are occurring it will then try lowering pressure slowly until apnea/hypopnea or flow limitations cause it to increase again.
If I have asthma (which is now back under investigation) can I still use an APAP? Now that my heart tests are normal, I will have to revisit the lungs as the culprit for my breathlessness and wheezing upon exhalation.
My issues with breathing started long before the Sleep Apnea diagnosis.
And unless the Dr. prescribes a BiPAP so that my insurance will cover 95% of the cost I simply cannot afford it. Here in Canada they are going for over $2000 on average (New).
Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing Mask Type: Not using mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Vitera on shelf Humidifier: None/nada CPAP Pressure: 0-0 pressure set CPAP Software: Not using software
Other Comments: SCS PVC K9D** Untreated CA Asthma Dr. Donothings
04-21-2021, 10:21 PM (This post was last modified: 04-21-2021, 10:22 PM by SarcasticDave94.
Edit Reason: clarify
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RE: Titration Study Results
Asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disease can complicate things, but if you're doing well with an AutoSet then I'd not change it. The VAuto may be better if you can get one easily, as it has pressure support and the timing set that might be helpful.
If you're diagnosed with Asthma and it progresses, maybe later you'd possibly need a PAP again like the VAuto unless your status is worsened then you might need more specialized machines like an ST-A.
Going with how you're progressing on an AutoSet, you're likely to do well staying on AutoSet or VAuto at most.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: AirFit P10 for her Humidifier: 4-5 CPAP Pressure: 6.0-9.0 CPAP Software: OSCAR
Other Comments: Insomnia, PLMD, Low Ferritin were also diagnosed and complicating my sleep further.
(04-21-2021, 10:21 PM)SarcasticDave94 Wrote: Asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disease can complicate things, but if you're doing well with an AutoSet then I'd not change it. The VAuto may be better if you can get one easily, as it has pressure support and the timing set that might be helpful.
If you're diagnosed with Asthma and it progresses, maybe later you'd possibly need a PAP again like the VAuto unless your status is worsened then you might need more specialized machines like an ST-A.
Going with how you're progressing on an AutoSet, you're likely to do well staying on AutoSet or VAuto at most.
So far I don't notice any worsening by using the Autoset so I will trial some pressure settings and see what happens.
I really appreciate everyone's feedback. I'll be back next week for a check in!
Ontario Canada, get the ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset for Her. It is on the health care list as a simple CPAP (it isn't) but it will be better for you than what you have.
Gideon - Project Manager and Lead Tester for OSCAR - Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: AirFit P10 for her Humidifier: 4-5 CPAP Pressure: 6.0-9.0 CPAP Software: OSCAR
Other Comments: Insomnia, PLMD, Low Ferritin were also diagnosed and complicating my sleep further.
(04-21-2021, 10:59 PM)Gideon Wrote: Ontario Canada, get the ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset for Her. It is on the health care list as a simple CPAP (it isn't) but it will be better for you than what you have.
This is the machine I was given, I will fix the info in my profile. I wasn't given a choice when I got it but I'm thankful that I got a good machine and only paid $50 out of my own pocket for it.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: AirFit P10 for her Humidifier: 4-5 CPAP Pressure: 6.0-9.0 CPAP Software: OSCAR
Other Comments: Insomnia, PLMD, Low Ferritin were also diagnosed and complicating my sleep further.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: AirFit P10 for her Humidifier: 4-5 CPAP Pressure: 6.0-9.0 CPAP Software: OSCAR
Other Comments: Insomnia, PLMD, Low Ferritin were also diagnosed and complicating my sleep further.
Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her Mask Type: Nasal pillows Mask Make & Model: AirFit P10 for her Humidifier: 4-5 CPAP Pressure: 6.0-9.0 CPAP Software: OSCAR
Other Comments: Insomnia, PLMD, Low Ferritin were also diagnosed and complicating my sleep further.
Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing Mask Type: Not using mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Vitera on shelf Humidifier: None/nada CPAP Pressure: 0-0 pressure set CPAP Software: Not using software
Other Comments: SCS PVC K9D** Untreated CA Asthma Dr. Donothings
Yep that supposed titration was like a joke. Starting at 6, ending at 6 with apparently no changes. Even blind squirrels can see that isn't a titration.
OK that aside, what do you feel you lack as is? Are you feeling like your therapy is working OK? What do you want to improve?
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.