airway resistance due to tracheostomy
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- Location: British Columbia, Canada
airway resistance due to tracheostomy
Hello. I'm on bipap therapy, pressure of 21 over 11. I've had the pressure raised as high as 24 over 12 due to higher than noral AHI. the readings range from 7 to 15 so the pressure was lowered back to 21 over 11 last week but the apneas are still around 7.4 per hour with low mask leak. I have a Tracheostomy which I've had since 1986 to treat my obstructive sleep apnea but due to the company no longer manufacturing it, I have to have it removed, hence bipap. Can it be ausing any resistance? I keep it capped at all times but it's the only reason I can think of why my increased events, none of which are central. thanks for any help you can provide this *very tired lady.
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Evora Full Face Mask |
Humidifier: HumidAire H4i™ Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Pressure is 21 over 11 Cm |