these things can be subjective. you might want to keep a journal or at least write down somewhere how you feel before you check the numbers. leave settings alone and wait two weeks to see how you feel then. 100%. I always check in before checking the numbers and log how I feel. Super useful to get ...

these things can be subjective. you might want to keep a journal or at least write down somewhere how you feel before you check the numbers. leave settings alone and wait two weeks to see how you feel then. 100%. I always check in before checking the numbers and log how I feel. Super useful to get ...

Curious-how do you feel? Do you feel like the EPR made sleeping more comfy? I always do the math at the end of the morning and smile when I’ve had 10 or fewer events. You’re right at 10. :-) I also look at my time in apnea and I feel like regardless of what the numbers say for AHI the less time I s...

All that said my AHIs are super low (1.14 last night, generally under 3). What should I realistically aim for? Under 1? Seems like this may be micro-optimization at this point. Still going to give it a go but not sure I should focus too much on it. Should I? that's the million dollar question, inni...

Quick update: used a strip of 1" Medvance Soft Silicone Tape over my mouth. It's easy to peel without ripping my face, but doesn't prevent leaks for me. So threw a strip of 2" 3M Micropore Surgical tape over it to hold it down. Put a chinstrap on for good measure. Results were great with respect to...

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Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:41 am

Second Edit: Would someone here comment on whether the EPR being off may be increasing pressure spikes and potentially leakage?

I'm also a noob and had no idea what EPR is. Feels like I'd be a lot more comfortable with this ON. I'll give it a go tonight. Thanks for calling my attention to it!

Quick update: used a strip of 1" Medvance Soft Silicone Tape over my mouth. It's easy to peel without ripping my face, but doesn't prevent leaks for me. So threw a strip of 2" 3M Micropore Surgical tape over it to hold it down. Put a chinstrap on for good measure. Results were great with respect to...

Your min pressure should be more like 8.4, it's too low for you. This was suggested by palerider almost a week ago - you haven't done it. Hasn't done anything I suggested... :roll: While I am grateful for your free advice, the snark really isn't necessary. Bless your heart, there's need to get bitc...

Quick update: used a strip of 1" Medvance Soft Silicone Tape over my mouth. It's easy to peel without ripping my face, but doesn't prevent leaks for me. So threw a strip of 2" 3M Micropore Surgical tape over it to hold it down. Put a chinstrap on for good measure. Results were great with respect to ...

Another thought....sometimes when the minimum is increased a bit and more optimal in actually preventing the airway collapse the machine may not even need to go as high as it is wanting to go now. I keep remembering a woman from some years back who was using essentially a wide open range of 5 to 20...

though would love any insights from reading the Oscar tea leaves (or a pointer on where I can learn to do so!) Your min pressure should be more like 8.4, it's too low for you. This was suggested by palerider almost a week ago - you haven't done it. I can't see the images Zonker responded to, but I ...

vintage? the link is broken on your dropbox files and we can't see your previous oscar charts. maybe try imgur.com? it's free and very, very solid. I took palerider's advice and have used Imgur for the latest images. Initial couple of post's images are broken. If you want to see them I'll replace t...

though would love any insights from reading the Oscar tea leaves (or a pointer on where I can learn to do so!) Your min pressure should be more like 8.4, it's too low for you. This was suggested by palerider almost a week ago - you haven't done it. Hasn't done anything I suggested... :roll: While I...

Also seems like I should up the max even more. I don't see why. You don't have many obstrucitve events at all, those you do have, occur when the pressure drops - so upping the max won't prevent them. The machine seems to be raising the pressure in response to something else - probably flow limitati...

re: chipmunk cheeks. Got them last night. Any suggestions on coping with them? You could try scunci/hairband/headband a la jay / zonker. They put pressure on your lips and cheeks, thus reducing the possibility of chipmunk cheeks. The jay post https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1089718&f=1&t=1...