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by sleepseeker
Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: any ideas on why I don't feel better with cpap?
Replies: 12
Views: 4003

Re: any ideas on why I don't feel better with cpap?

Thanks everyone for all the good info. I will continue to try different settings on my machine. My new software should be here soon. Also, I made an appointment with Dr. Park to consider surgical options.

sleepseeker
by sleepseeker
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: any ideas on why I don't feel better with cpap?
Replies: 12
Views: 4003

Re: any ideas on why I don't feel better with cpap?

Thanks everyone for your responses. Based on your input I have just ordered the Encore software. I have a couple of questions. 1) Is a full face mask best for someone who has sinus issues? 2) Even though my AHI is on the low side (5.0), could the number of arousals that I have (arousal index of 13.3...
by sleepseeker
Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: any ideas on why I don't feel better with cpap?
Replies: 12
Views: 4003

any ideas on why I don't feel better with cpap?

Hello all--I am looking for any suggestions on how to improve my cpap. I have daytime sleepiness, chronic sinus drainage, noctuira and tinnitus. I did a sleep study. Came back with AHI of 5.0 (19 obstructive, 1 central, 8 hypopneas during 5 hours of sleep). I had 66 arousals (9 from apneas/hypopneas...