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This BiPap Auto has about 2 months of use, in non-smoking home. Total blower hours = 486.4 hours. Included: Dream Station Auto BiPap and cord Humidifier and original Water Tank Original Unheated Hose 5 disposable fine filters (opened package, but unused) 1 reusable filter (opened package, but unused...

I have read this whole thread, and have ordered the DreamPort from cpap.com. Expected delivery is Monday, Dec 9.

Thanks everyone, I am looking forward to trying it out. I feel ready, with all the great tips and work-arounds that have been posted.

You are supposed to see the NP today aren't you? Appointment with NP went well. I showed her my daily and monthly reports from Oscar, (she loved them) and she agreed that something is definitely going on, and sent a Referral to Tucson Pulmonary, and also ordered a Basic Metabolic Panel and Hemoglob...

Yes, that is my game plan. Thanks Pugsie for all your cautious and sage advice. I share your caution, but also want some relief, and sooner not later.

Regular mode no real change except maybe you couldn't fall asleep with it as easily maybe. Didn't really expect anything but just throwing harmless mild crap against the wall to see if something sticks. You are supposed to see the NP today aren't you? Ok, worth a try. Yes this morning, will report ...

Using APAP Mode. Added pulse oximeter info.

I'm pretty sure I was awake for Sessions 1 and 2. APAP Mode feels more aggressive, and was quite uncomfortable at pressure of 13.

I have been trying to analyze why the first session was so good. Turning off EPR seems to be a factor, since it hasn't been that good for months. Could it also be positional, temperature of the room, my sleepiness, nighttime meds, etc? Very curious. I got the overnight oximeter, will try that out t...

I have been trying to analyze why the first session was so good. Turning off EPR seems to be a factor, since it hasn't been that good for months. Could it also be positional, temperature of the room, my sleepiness, nighttime meds, etc? Very curious. I got the overnight oximeter, will try that out to...

Have you ever tried regular auto mode with this machine? I wonder what caused you to wake up in the first place after the first good session.. No, but am willing to try. Nothing on the report to indicate why I woke up, except maybe noise from mask leaks? Maybe the cats made a noise? They are not in...

2nd night with no EPR. 1st segment of sleep was great! Rest of night was light sleep, restless, perhaps due to some pain issues, and gas.

Yes, I will try another night with these settings. Thanks, Palerider.

Machine Settings: Min 7, Max 14, no EPR, no Ramp. Inhale felt like there wasn't enough air, so I upped Min. to 8, during the night. Exhale felt comfortable without EPR. If EPR was causing Centrals, do these results show an improvement from Nov 26? Or, does it take a few nights to see any change? It ...

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Fri Nov 29, 2019 2:42 pm

Can you try lowering your EPR by 3, AND lowering your pressure?

It might make breathing tolerable, and still reduce the extra ventilation.

Good suggestion. My minimum is 10, maximum 14, EPR 3.

So do you mean change to: minimum 7, maximum still 14, and EPR off?

I tried reducing EPR to 2 last night, but after awhile, woke up breathless. I recovered after sitting up for a few minutes, then turned EPR back up to 3. Sigh.