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by ChicagoGranny
Fri Oct 17, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.
Replies: 37
Views: 8140

Re: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.

"Jet snoring" that you mentioned is of concern. It's a part of the sleep-disordered breathing spectrum along with obstructive sleep apnea.

Have some patience. Let's see what your sleep study says.

In the meantime, browse "good sleep hygiene".
by ChicagoGranny
Fri Oct 17, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Started using new mask and still getting leaks
Replies: 2
Views: 704

Re: Started using new mask and still getting leaks

Mike20878 wrote:
Fri Oct 17, 2025 8:39 am
give the AirFit F40 a try
Paste this in the YouTube search bar ---> fitting and adjusting airfit f40 mask

Watch a few videos - some are better than others.
by ChicagoGranny
Fri Oct 17, 2025 1:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.
Replies: 37
Views: 8140

Re: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.

the mention of “Central Apneas” is a great concern Quit it. :evil: There is no indication you have central apnea, and there is evidence you don't. So I’m looking for settings that I can tolerate & get some sleep. It does take time for the mind to adjust to a strange system like CPAP. So I saw this ...
by ChicagoGranny
Fri Oct 17, 2025 1:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heart Valve Replaced
Replies: 7
Views: 1431

Re: Heart Valve Replaced

Any time you are ready. Other members may also want to chip in.
by ChicagoGranny
Thu Oct 16, 2025 12:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heart Valve Replaced
Replies: 7
Views: 1431

Re: Heart Valve Replaced

CanadaguySK wrote:
Thu Oct 16, 2025 12:14 pm
I am a side sleeper and do move from side to side. Rarely am I on my back.
Typically, pressure requirements are higher on the back as compared to the sides. I was thinking the pressure peaks may have been when you rolled onto your back. In any case, CPAP is treating your apnea well.
by ChicagoGranny
Thu Oct 16, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heart Valve Replaced
Replies: 7
Views: 1431

Re: Heart Valve Replaced

Your minimum pressure setting is 6. The machine doesn't spend much time there. Several times it increased the pressure to 12. You could keep those settings since you are getting good therapy. However, many (most?) experienced users don't like a pressure swing of that much. You could change the minim...
by ChicagoGranny
Thu Oct 16, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.
Replies: 37
Views: 8140

Re: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.

Knackersyard wrote:
Thu Oct 16, 2025 8:52 am
Should I have EPR ON or OFF?
Your FLs were great with EPR 3.

I don't understand why you want to change settings. The machine prevented breathing events on your latest posted night.
Knackersyard wrote:
Thu Oct 16, 2025 2:51 am
I don’t understand how to read these charts
Look at the charts and ask questions.
by ChicagoGranny
Wed Oct 15, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fragmented Sleep and CA Events
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

Re: Fragmented Sleep and CA Events

Personally, I would change the mode to APAP, the minimum pressure to 7, the maximum pressure to 20 (The machine will not go higher than necessary.), and the EPR to 1.
by ChicagoGranny
Wed Oct 15, 2025 12:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fragmented Sleep and CA Events
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

Re: Fragmented Sleep and CA Events

One thing of note is that I tend to have clusters of central events towards the end of my sleep The ones you zoomed to are post-arousal centrals. They are not a problem. Your arousals are the problem. I am able to recall my dreams most of the time. More evidence of arousals. Dreams are only remembe...
by ChicagoGranny
Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fragmented Sleep and CA Events
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

Re: Fragmented Sleep and CA Events

newtocpap552 wrote:
Tue Oct 14, 2025 3:36 pm
Noted a lot of clear airway events on OSCAR at different pressure and EPR settings.
In the two nights you posted, the CAs are minimal and normal.

How good is your sleep hygiene? Do you take any prescription medicines or OTC drugs and/or supplements?
by ChicagoGranny
Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed n30i-Breathing out
Replies: 4
Views: 1309

Re: Resmed n30i-Breathing out

You can turn on EPR. but the N30i cushions have a plastic “shield” on the front Both masks have a QuietAir exhalation vent on the front of the mask. This vent has tiny holes. You may need to check with a magnifying glass that they are not blocked. There are diagrams in the User Manual - https://docu...
by ChicagoGranny
Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heart Valve Replaced
Replies: 7
Views: 1431

Re: Heart Valve Replaced

I would increase the minimum to 6 and take another look after one or two nights. Please stick to this one thread.

Love your attitude!
by ChicagoGranny
Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.
Replies: 37
Views: 8140

Re: Tonsils & Uvula gone, but back to Square One……and struggle with CPAP.

Dog Slobber wrote:
Wed Oct 15, 2025 10:54 am
Moving you minimum lower was likely a mistake. Now it's not sufficient treating and avoiding events. It also takes longer to get to necessary pressures.
But most of his Events are marked CAs. I think this is due to poor sleep.