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by Dozer_Ont
Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 766
Views: 2204933

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

Was diagnosed with an AHI of 85 during a sleep study 3 weeks ago. Got the machine a few days later, and started out with the Wisp nasal mask. Machine was set on APAP mode with a range of 7 to 17 (ramp 4). Had some issues with mask adjustment and general comfort, but got my AHI down to an average of ...
by Dozer_Ont
Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned
Replies: 11
Views: 2461

Re: New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned

Thanks, both of you! I'll upload the zoomed in shot as directed once I get home tonight. My workplace blocks the imgur site. I'll follow the instructions you've provided. Glad to hear that it's not likely a concern. I'm due to return to have the machine recalibrated next week and will ask more about...
by Dozer_Ont
Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned
Replies: 11
Views: 2461

Re: New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned

This image is from last night:

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Philips Respironics (v3.06) with humidifier (heated)
Wisp Nasal Mask


Thanks for your opinion, much appreciated!
by Dozer_Ont
Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned
Replies: 11
Views: 2461

Re: New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned

Thanks for the quick reply and the reassurance. It didn't seem like a high number, and the events are few and far between. There's even been a couple nights without a single CSR. Some of them also coincide with times just after I had a bathroom break and was falling back asleep. Also noticed the bul...
by Dozer_Ont
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned
Replies: 11
Views: 2461

New User... Cheyne Stokes reading has me concerned

Hi There, Been on the APAP (Respironics) for just under a week now. I've been using Sleepyhead to analyze my results, though will not "wing it" with the pressure settings without doctor approval. I also know it's early in the process, so the numbers haven't had a chance to average out... though my s...