I have posted some time ago that I see an increase in my Apneas since I started in August this year. When I started my treatment it was hovering on 1.5 to 1.7. September I.saw an increase in the 2.5 to 3 range. In October 3.0 to 4. Yesterday 4.1 and this morning 5.0. It's concerning as I am really enjoying my new burst of energy and don't want my apneas to increase to a point where I am lethargic again. I have put on some weight so is this maybe the problem? Mask seals are normal every day.
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[Treatment] Apneas increases slowly
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11-02-2018, 12:33 AM
Apneas increases slowly
Hi there
I have posted some time ago that I see an increase in my Apneas since I started in August this year. When I started my treatment it was hovering on 1.5 to 1.7. September I.saw an increase in the 2.5 to 3 range. In October 3.0 to 4. Yesterday 4.1 and this morning 5.0. It's concerning as I am really enjoying my new burst of energy and don't want my apneas to increase to a point where I am lethargic again. I have put on some weight so is this maybe the problem? Mask seals are normal every day.
11-02-2018, 05:44 AM
RE: Apneas increases slowly
Assuming the events are not Clear Airway than weight is the most likely cause for the increase in events. I would try increasing the minimum pressure .4 - .6 and see if that helps improve your AHI over the next few days. You may require an additional small increase in minimum pressure if that doesn't reduce it enough.
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RE: Apneas increases slowly
Thank you for the response. . How do I change the pressure on my Resmed Airsense as this was preset when I received it. My average pressure now is 17.4. Cpap set from 4-20.
Thank you for the response. . How do I change the pressure on my Resmed Airsense as this was preset when I received it. My average pressure now is 17.4. Cpap set from 4-20.
11-02-2018, 06:39 AM
RE: Apneas increases slowly
Sorry I thought your machine was already setup for you. But it's in the default settings. I recommend downloading sleepyhead software from the link below and posting a chart here. You'll need a SD card to put in your machine to record detailed data and than upload to your computer. Also you can get a clinic manual in the members private file section which explains how to use your settings.
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11-02-2018, 08:00 AM
RE: Apneas increases slowly
You can request a copy of the clinician manual for your Resmed Airsenae 10Autoset here https://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p...tup-manual
Basic instructions for accessing the settings are here. https://www.apneaboard.com/resmed-airsen...setup-info
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RE: Apneas increases slowly
(11-02-2018, 05:44 AM)Walla Walla Wrote: Assuming the events are not Clear Airway than weight is the most likely cause for the increase in events. I would try increasing the minimum pressure .4 - .6 and see if that helps improve your AHI over the next few days. You may require an additional small increase in minimum pressure if that doesn't reduce it enough. (11-02-2018, 06:39 AM)Walla Walla Wrote: Sorry I thought your machine was already setup for you. But it's in the default settings. I recommend downloading sleepyhead software from the link below and posting a chart here. You'll need a SD card to put in your machine to record detailed data and than upload to your computer. Also you can get a clinic manual in the members private file section which explains how to use your settings. Thank you! Will set minimum to 6 and see how it goes..
11-03-2018, 05:53 AM
RE: Apneas increases slowly
I too noticed a creeping increase in AHI. But at the same time, I noticed creeping better sleep. The the AHI went lower but the sleep remained better. Two steps forward, one step backward. Now my AHI is <1 and I enjoy going to bed at night.
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