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My AHI numbers Have Skyrocketed, Why? - charrob - 01-11-2023
[attachment=46973][attachment=46974][attachment=46973][attachment=46970][attachment=46971][attachment=46972][attachment=46970][attachment=46971][attachment=46972]I have no idea why my AHI numbers have increased. The leak rate is also up. Any suggestions would be appreciated
RE: My AHI numbers Have Skyrocketed, Why? - Sleeprider - 01-11-2023
And the answer is....wait for it...
Positional apnea. http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php/Optimizing_therapy#Positional_Apnea
The clustered pattern of apnea accompanied by obvious and you will see it if you read the wiki above. Maybe you changed sleep position, pillows, or you are chin-tucking for some other reason, but that's the problem, and if you can't resolve it by other means, a soft cervical collar is a lock for a solution.