Another week has gone by and I seem to going ok with my apap set at low 4, high 13. Last nights readings were 90th = 4.5, 95th = 4.5, AHI =1, NRI = 0.25, EPI 1. It has been much the same as this for the last week, (AHI was 3.5 one night). I haven't felt any more tired than usual. Can't get in for a ...

Set my machine at low 4.0 and high 13.0 last night, as it seems the 3.0 setting probably caused the high EPI reading by forcing me to breathe through my mouth on occasions. Results this morning were : 95th = 4.5 90th =4.5 AHI 1.5 NRI = 0.25 EPI =3 These figures are certainly encouraging. Dreamdriver...

thanks for your replies. yes, I realise it is too early to make a call on whether I may not need cpap and that a sleep study will be necessary, but just wondering if what I have outlined sounds a possibility. EPI by the way stands for Exhale Puff Index which doesn't seem to be included in terms list...

I had a sinus infection for a few weeks and was unable to use my machine. Have had no real feeling of tiredness while not using it and my wife said she only noticed me snoring a little one night, and that I seem to be sleeping peacefully, without moving around and twitching like i did pre cpap. I wa...

I use a dental device/mouthguard/mandibular splint for a couple of nights away instead of taking my cpap. it stops my snoring and significantly reduces apnea events. Bought thru ebay for about $60.

Worth a try

KenD
Bris Oz

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Thanks BigDaddy
Interested in your comment that AHI and Arousal Index are not the same. I don't really understand the terms and figures, are you able to elaborate. Particularly with regard to Arousal Index of 8.5 being ok.
KenD
bris Oz

Sounds to me like you may be mouth breathing, which gives me the sensation you describe. Try a chin strap to force yourself to nose breathe. My Breeze nasal pillow mask is great for side or stomach sleeping.


KenD
bris Oz

I use a dental device for overnight trips etc and find it ok for that. Something wrong with yours, or you are not suited to it though if you are snoring I would think.
Good luck

KenD
Bris OZ

thanks OCS
Inclined to agree

KenD
bris

Received the report and it doesn't appear to give much more information.
SPO2% 93NREM, REM Baeline and Mean, no AHI figure but she said the Arousal index of 8.5 meant AHI 8.5

Thanks OCS Some good points. Have checked with the Sleep technician and my AHI was 8.5. She said it was not caused by my breathing or with problems with cpap or the mask. She felt that number was not a concern but if I wished i could discuss with their specialist, for a hefty fee of course. I think ...

thanks kteague The sleep study technician was very happy with how the latest sleepover went and I assume he checked those things out. However when I first started with the nasal pillow mask I was very conscious of the very unpleasant feeling when I allowed my mouth to open and am confident that does...

G'day Bigdaddy Unfortunately the report doesn't mention AHI, which I found a bit strange. I was hoping that the Arousal Index and perhaps sleep time details may allow some learned people to calculate it, or another meaningful indicator. If not, I can try contacting the Sleep Physician. In Oz, the sl...