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charlesdobronx - Therapy Assistance
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RE: What exactly causes an obstructive apnea event?
(06-12-2025, 11:08 AM)Sleeprider Wrote: My suggestion is to set EPAP min to 8.0, max pressure 4.0 and PS 4.0.  If CA events continue, then set trigger sensitivity to high.

Sorry did you mean to say 12 for the max pressure and 4 for PS? Looks like you suggested having the max pressure lower than the EPAP above. Thanks
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RE: What exactly causes an obstructive apnea event?
The large amount of leaks very likely did hinder the accuracy. I wouldn't trust that charts AHI myself.
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RE: What exactly causes an obstructive apnea event?
Hi, I switched back to the nasal mask but still had some large leaks...not as many as with the full face the previous night however. This was my 3rd night on bilevel and it really hasn't been feeling any better than CPAP so far. My pressure settings could just be off however so this hopeful I will see improvements. The leaks are definitely a problem and I am trying to figure out how to address these.


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RE: What exactly causes an obstructive apnea event?
Things to try:

Different ways of adjusting straps
Different cushion size
Don't go extra tight
You may need another model mask or brand.

Masks are one of the hardest parts of therapy to get right.

Read the wiki on masks linked in my signature
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RE: charlesdobronx - Therapy Assistance
charlesdobronx  -  All your threads were related to your therapy.  For this reason, I have merged them.  This provides the reader a history of your past settings and results.  Having the ability to see past attempts and their results all in one place will help to form better recommendations.  Also, having the threads merged eliminates cross-posting.  Please use this thread for all your therapy related posts. I have changed the thread title to, charlesdobronx - Therapy Assistance to be more inclusive.
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RE: charlesdobronx - Therapy Assistance
Thank you! : )
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RE: charlesdobronx - Therapy Assistance
I have been dealing with a lot of leaks lately but managed to get them under control by adjusting my F40 mask tighter around the jaw where it was leaking a lot prior. My data suggests that I am having less events that normal but I don't feel a whole lot better. However it is early days for me with bipap as I just recently switched. I am wondering if anybody has any suggestions for settings? Thank you in advance!!


https://sleephq.com/public/ab6ef8b5-b923...de10e7f9f7

https://sleephq.com/public/5d37a57f-1f14...caf874a3ee


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RE: charlesdobronx - Therapy Assistance
Decent looking charts IMO. 

Several leaks in the one OSCAR chart though.  

If you like, read through this article from our ApneaBoard Wiki to see if anything in it can helps improve your leaks: 
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