I am 33 years old....6ft....190lbs......seems like there are alot of us youngsters here

i am a molecular geneticist

Derek

Since we both seem to have a similar problem...do you feel better now that you have been using apap? I was reading your other post about how the remstar auto seemed to be missing your hypopneas. Do you think it is worth it to use an apap if i suffer only from hypopneas?


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My sleep study indicates that over 90% of my events are hypopneas and not complete obstructions. would that be the reason my pressure is set low, 8? Also does anyone think that since it is not a complete block that losing some weight could eliminate this problem completely?


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Thanks Zees....

Where did you get the trial....through your insurance or sleep dr?

thanks for your replies. I have been diagnosed with OSA and my pressure is set at 8 cm. Ive been using cpap for about 2 weeks and have not seen improvement. I was wondering if I need a higher pressure like 10cm but i dont want to do another sleep study. my study was a month ago. I was thinking since...

Is it dangerous or harmful if your cpap pressure is set too high? Is it also dangerous to use cpap therapy when it is not required?


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chris

Thanks for the feedback. I have a nasal resmed ultramirage mask but even with the chin strap on i was told i "puff out" air. I seem to breathe through my nose though. I thought this might mean I wasnt going to get the proper cpap therapy or is it ok to puff out air from your mouth? I have always bee...

I was recently diagnosed with moderate to severe OSA. My pressure is set pretty low, 8cm. I have a few questions...one is are small leaks is problem. I am currently using a redmed ultra mirage FF mask with a remstar plus cpap . I have been on cpap for about one week and I do not feel much better and...