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- Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:31 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Confused about diagnosis
- Replies: 7
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Re: Confused about diagnosis
Ok. That makes sense. I was just looking at AHI because that's all I see people measuring and discussing on here.
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Confused about diagnosis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1761
Confused about diagnosis
According to my sleep study results my AHI was 3.4, RDI was 44.8 and arousal index is 74.5. Sleep efficiency is 25%. 35% of sleep time in N1, 58% in N2, 7% in N3, and 0% in REM sleep. SpO2 only dropped to 91%. Diagnosis is severe OSA and periodic limb movements of sleep. Can anyone explain a low AHI...
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:08 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie needs advice- titration study?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 943
Re: Newbie needs advice- titration study?
Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to get a machine from a forum member here.
I do have chronic nasal congestion so I was planning on getting a full face mask for sure. Any favorites? I'm a side sleeper. Should I get some different masks to see what works the best?
I do have chronic nasal congestion so I was planning on getting a full face mask for sure. Any favorites? I'm a side sleeper. Should I get some different masks to see what works the best?
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie needs advice- titration study?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 943
Newbie needs advice- titration study?
I recently had a sleep study done and found out I have OSA and need a cpap. The catch is my doctor says I need a titration study before she can write a prescription. Since my sleep study was completed I have lost my health insurance coverage due to cost. Any advice? I'm tempted to buy an auto cpap o...