[CPAP] Pros & Cons of using ASV for plain old obstructive sleep apnea?

[SarcasticDave94]

I'm still thinking things over about ASV for anybody with OA and whether or not backup rate may not be OK in the same scenario. I do recall a member had tried ASV and it made him worse for the trying. I'll post again if I have more on this.

[Geer1]

One downside of ASV seems to be more prevalent aerophagia which isn't that surprising.

The upside of ASV is minute volume compensation but that upside is only truly beneficial if a patient is not able to negate apnea/RERA's without ASV.

What is more common? Aerophagia due to ASV or RERA's that can't be treated with auto bilevel?

I personally think ASV is likely overkill for the majority of people with OSA but it should probably be considered in tough cases where a person can't find satisfactory treatment with an auto bilevel.