RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
Tried the DW Nasal Cushions and it was probably the most comfortable mask for me. I however got several large leaks but woke up refreshed either way. And kept the same settings. Will keep trying this mask for a bit.
Standard Settings
Ramp Time : 10mins
Climate Ctrl : Manual
Temperature : 27C
Humidity : 8
Tube Temp : Auto
Pressure Relief : On
Smart Start : Off
Mask : Fullface
Clinical Settings
Therapy
Mode : AutoSet
Max Pressure : 20
Min Pressure : 9
Mask : Full Face
Comfort
Response : Standard
Ramp Time : 10 mins
Start Pressure : 4 mins
EPR Type : Full Time
EPR Level : 2
* Switched to DW Nasal Cushions
I am curious about the last screenshot. My leak rate was very high (about 32), in fact it was in a Large Leak (12 mins) then the leak slowly scaled down as i got two OA's back to back (36s and 16s). After the OA's were done the leak spiked to 120. After that it my figures went back to normal. My question is, do you think my LL was caused by my mouth? Hence the scenario i described above and shown below.
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RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
Also quick question, in OSCAR which is Central Apena? Is it "Clear Airway"?
07-06-2019, 08:49 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-06-2019, 08:50 PM by Sleeprider.)
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
Clear airway is a non-diagnostic term for a central. It's just based on the airway being open rather than obstructed. Your obstructive clusters seem to be less since you downsized to one pillow, and most events are CA. If this continues, a lower minimum pressure, and less EPR are likely where we will go. That OA on June 6 looks obstructive, with an arousal and recovery breathing. The recovery breathing is well-deserved after nearly 60 seconds of apnea. Wow! Have you considered taking up diving for seafood?
07-08-2019, 08:59 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-08-2019, 09:04 PM by lemonbomb.)
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
AHI getting lower! Really liked the DW Nasal Cushions! Its the most comfortable, minor irritation in the space in between my nose and my upper lip.
Also ordered my neck collar thing online and hope it lowers my AHI even more! Don't know if the feeling of having a 0 AHI and a 4 AHI will be a big difference?
But thanks for all the advice guys!
crowtor, WhyMe, DeepBreathing, Dormeo, Melman, Sleeprider, prandelicious, ajack!!!
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
Nice to see this heading the right direction. Good luck!
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
What's the size of your Dreamwear frame? Thinking of also getting the Dreamwear as backup to my full face mask.
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
(07-09-2019, 08:13 PM)prandelicious Wrote: What's the size of your Dreamwear frame? Thinking of also getting the Dreamwear as backup to my full face mask.
For the F30 I fit comfortably in a Medium. For the Dreamwear I fit a small (I got the whole kit so I was able to test the other sizes and they all leak).
I'm about 5ft 8inches and roughly 180lbs for reference.
The Nasal Cushion also for me was the best as I also tried the Nasal Pillow (medium) since you just change one component but it's all the same head gear. I still get large leaks because I'm a side sleeper but it is honestly the most comfortable and I can watch, use my phone or read.
My AHI has gone even lower.
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
There has been an improvement since you sorted some positional stuff. Your median and 95% numbers look better.
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
(07-10-2019, 07:23 AM)ajack Wrote: There has been an improvement since you sorted some positional stuff. Your median and 95% numbers look better.
My Numbers have been going down, it was 3.89 two nights ago and last night it was 2.87. I dont' know what is going on but of course I'm happy
,I'm just curious why. Maybe my body is getting used to having a CPAP? This is my 7th night on the machine.
RE: NEWBIE : Newly Diagnosed 39YO Male with an AHI of 74.1
Where did you buy the Dreamwear mask? Is it the Fitpack kit?