New User
Hi Folks,
A few years ago I did a sleep test, but the experience was very poor. The clinic was stifling hot, with too many blankets (which were drum tight). Consequently I couldn't get to sleep. Later when I visited the sleep doctor, I found him an arrogant jerk and totally unhelpful.
I have a deviated septum (I think), and when he looked up my nose his reaction was "Jesus, what a mess" (literally!).
So I gave up on the Sleep Clinic.
But time passed and my sleep apnea was getting desperate. Couldn't use my computer or try to read without going to sleep.
Was terrified to drive.
So after many inquiries I purchased a new Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset, plus Airfit F20 mask.
I've had it for a week now, and found little difficulty with the mask, or in getting to sleep.
Am still getting used to it, so results are all over the pace.
I've attached a Screen print of a typical night.
I have many questions, but the first is about my high AHI figures (is around 19).
I get conflicting messages in reading the forums.
Should the figure be trending downwards if I'm using an automatic machine?
One last note: I just discovered that the machine was set for "Nasal Pillow" instead of "Full Face" mask.
Have now corrected that.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Thanks ..... Zim
RE: New User
Welcome to the forum. I was about to make the same recommendations as Fred but I guess he types faster. You have gotten excellent advice. The only thing I would add is that you post results soon so we can see what additional adjustments may be required. Also, consider a soft cervical collar to prevent the chin tucking. I and many others on the forum use them for the same issue.
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05-26-2019, 08:36 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2019, 08:42 PM by gzimmer.)
RE: New User
Hello Fred,
Thanks for your very quick reply!
I've set the machine as requested:
EPR: Fulltime value = 2
Min Pressure 14
Max Pressure 20 (unchanged)
Will report back tomorrow.
One question: We are asked to post stats for a single day.
Given that there is a fair variation from day to day, would not longer term stats be more useful?
Thanks again.
P.S. Will buy a soft cervical collar today (thanks Melman)
.......Zim
RE: New User
Hold on the collar until tomorrow. I think in this case you may not need it, tomorrow should give us a better idea.
I expect to see variation in days, if they are typical it shouldn't matter. See the organization link in my signature. That said, more info is always better than less.
05-27-2019, 04:41 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-27-2019, 04:44 PM by gzimmer.)
RE: New User
Hi,
I bought a soft cervical collar today. Results were mixed last night.
Of three sessions, the AHI was 22, 2 and 22.
Something odd with the middle session, I think I was trying to lie on my back.
(I usually sleep on one side).
see attached
I found the collar very uncomfortable. If it's tight enough to work, it pushes up the mask causing a leak around the eyes.
Might have a look at other types of collar.
Also I have ordered a nasal pillow mask.
Thanks in advance...
edit: Fred, you said "See the organization link in my signature"
Is there something wrong with my printout format?
.........Zim
RE: New User
Thanks Fred,
Originally I couldn't find the "Snore" panel.
I've managed to make it appear.
see attached
Thanks ..........Zim
RE: New User
About the collar: some people (including me) prefer the Dr Dakota collar. It is a firm half-collar with a strap in back, and by wearing it a little loosely, you can adjust it so that it supports just the chin-end of your lower jaw. If you try it and like it, but have trouble fastening the strap, let me know. There’s a little fix I could try to describe.
RE: New User
Hi folks,
Reading in the forum, I occasionally see reference to a machine "running wide open".
I'd be grateful if someone can explain what this means.
Although I have an engineering background, I'm having trouble finding background information on setting up a machine.
Any pointers to documents or technical manuals would be very helpful.
Thanks ....... Zim