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UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - pistolpasta - 07-01-2021
Hello everyone,
I'm currently using a ResMed VAuto for treatment of UARS, I've been using my machine for a year now but still am pretty tired and fatigued (but better than before using a machine). I think maybe it's my pressure settings? I've included the data in the screenshots below. Should I try different PAP functions on my machine e.g. the CPAP or S function?
I feel tired when I wake up and often sleep more than I need to. I also feel like my throat feels closed up when I wake up sometimes and there's brainfog after waking up. I had a few good days of waking up recently when I reduced my pressure a bit, but the day I increased my PS to 4.8 I had an AHI of 4.5 up from 1.3.
I really know nothing about my machine or what the OSCAR data represents, I'm relatively young in terms of BiPap use and really lacking knowledge of a lot of the terminology and strategies.
It would be a huge help if anyone could help me out and explain what I should do from here. I just want to feel the feeling of being refreshed when waking up, something I haven't had in a long time. ):
RE: UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - Gideon - 07-01-2021
Look at these images. http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php/OSCAR_-_The_Guide#Issue_-_Arousal.2FRecovery_Breathing
You need to look at zoomed images of your flow rate for something similar, flow limits followed by arousal. I don't think you will find much, I could be wrong.
What is the basis of your UARS diagnosis? Could you post that here.
RE: UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - pistolpasta - 07-01-2021
My UARS diagnosis was from a doctor who said that my jaw structure and symptoms as well as my diagnostic test pointed in that direction. I had an AHI of 4.7 and RDI of 7.3 so that coupled with my daytime sleepiness, low weight, and age the doc said probably UARS.
Should I change my settings?
RE: UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - pistolpasta - 07-01-2021
Quick Edit: I meant to say pAHI of 4.5 and pRDI of 17.5.
Also thank you for replying to me, means a lot!
RE: UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - Gideon - 07-01-2021
Those values generally indicate a diagnosis of UARS.
Look at zoomed flow images for the pattern or similar that I indicated. Post the view and we can help you evaluate.
RE: UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - pistolpasta - 07-01-2021
Is something like what I've attached what you need? I can amend this if you need me to. Let me know if you need any more data as well.
RE: UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - Gideon - 07-01-2021
No arousal, a flow limit at 07:21:07
Not enough there to be concerned about.
RE: UARS Treatment, on VAuto symptoms persisting, I'm an idiot when it comes to OSCAR - pistolpasta - 07-01-2021
Thank you very much sir. So what does that mean with regards to my settings and symptoms, should I just continue with the settings I currently have or make any adjustments? I increased my EPAP to 6.4, should I adjust anything else?