(03-16-2020, 10:32 AM)want2catchsomez Wrote: I’m a new CPAP user. I just picked up my Philips Respironics Dreamstation 2 days ago. I’m also using the DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask. According to the docs, I have interrupted sleeps on average 17 times per hour so I’m rated at moderate.

Welcome, and congratulations on starting therapy for your apnea!

Everyone I talked to told me once you get the CPAP, its life changing. I don’t know if this is the case with me. Since I only used it twice, is there a break-in period and I won’t see good results for a few weeks? Or is it possible that I won’t ever have a live changing event since my case is moderate compared to people that are severe cases?

I woke up this morning and I’m still tired but I’m not super wasted either or extremely fatigued. I was hoping I would feel like others have told me, refreshed, energized, life changing.
 
While there are some people who get instant positive results, for most of us the process is more gradual. With patience, you will be seeing signs of improvement and realize you're headed for the results you want. It isn't possible to say how long that will take for you, but it sounds as though you are already feeling a little better, which is a good sign.

Some additional questions in reference to my screenshot I have shared.

·         My AHI says 5.7 is this high for wearing a mask?

Yes.  The experts here will be happy to help you adjust your settings so that you get better results (ideally below around AHI of 2 most nights).
 
·         Is the AHI from the dreammapper software average per hour?
 
Anything with "I" is an average per hour.  The "I" stands for "index."

·         When it says 7:36 hours, does that mean how long the machine was running or how long the Philips Respironics Dreamstation determined I was sleeping?

How long the machine was running.  The machines aren't able to tell when we are asleep.
 
·         When the Clear Airway Apnea, Obstructive Apnea, or Hypopneas also be from me be a false  positive from when I got up to go to the bathroom and took off my mask while it was still running?

No.  If the mask is off and the machine is still running, what you'll get is a large leak.
 
Please share you thought… I really want to improve.

What the experts need before they can help you is more information.  Please download the Oscar software (see link at top of page).  Check that there's an SD card in your machine; if there isn't, buy one and stick it in the card slot on the left side of the machine.  Also check that your laptop or desktop has an SD card reader; if it doesn't, buy one (e.g., at a camera shop or any computer store).  Next, after one night with the card in the slot, take the card out and follow the instructions for importing your data from the card to the Oscar software.  Then follow instructions in the Oscar wiki for formatting your daily chart.  Upload a daily chart, and voila!  It sounds more laborious than it actually is, and if you hit a snag, just let us know.