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by standke
Fri May 10, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Hi, back again, few weeks later. I´m discovering why, sometimes, at my sleep, i feel my CPAP machine (Respironics) like she "stops": I may have Central Sleep apnea disorder. Thats the reason my CPAP pressure, since 5 to 9, didnt make any change in treatment (still remains about 25 to 21 AHI). Yester...
by standke
Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Hi, My actual pressure is 9 cmH2O. My AIH 2(two) weeks ago was 8.4 (decreasing). I changed sizes mask, Quattro FX, from G (Large) to M (Medium) few weeks ago. But, in the last weeks (after reaching 8.4) my AIH changed again and reached 21.5 (last night) - The 21.5 AIH is the Media of 7 days, in LCD...
by standke
Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Hi, Im here to comment some news acording to my AIH / LPM, after some weeks. Im still waiting for my card reader, shipped. My actual pressure is 9 cmH2O. My AIH 2(two) weeks ago was 8.4 (decreasing). I changed sizes mask, Quattro FX, from G (Large) to M (Medium) few weeks ago. But, in the last weeks...
by standke
Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Did you ever get the software for your machine? If not, you really need to do that. AHI of 18 is NOT acceptable and like Sleepstar says....we want it to be below 5.0 and you are a long way from that goal. Most likely it is your pressure that is insufficient but it would REALLY be helpful if we knew...
by standke
Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Hi, After a week as suggested, my AHI lowered to 18.4. I used pressure 8 for a week in size "M-Medium" mask (Quattro FX). I think my AHI could decrease a little more in the next days. I discovered a little about my problem, for higher AHI. I was using humidifier with water in top mark level. This, s...
by standke
Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Hi,

Tks again for your help and support! I'll wait some days as suggested.

Later i'll post some informations about my last night.
by standke
Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Good Morning, First, I´ll like to thank hyperlexis and Pugsy for helping answers. After another night, i woke up tired. This time, I´ve changed myself pressure from 5 to 7. This means, 2 points since my doctor prescription, one month ago. The snores stopped. My wife didnt hear any sound or snore. I ...
by standke
Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Re: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Hi, Thanks for your fast answer and post. My machine is "M Series Pro C-Flex CPAP Machine" with heat humidifier. I´ve tried to set in Control Panel, but even it set there, it doesn´t appear correctly in my signature (only appeas mask and Humidifier?). My actual pressure (5) was given from my doctor,...
by standke
Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3399

Different sizes of Mask resulting different AIH / LPM ??

Hi, I couldn´t find a topic like this and create a new today. I use CPAP for about 1 month. A have a Respironics Pro with Umidifier and two masks Quattro FX: one size G and other M. My actual pressure is 5 (starting ramp in 4). My wife said that sometimes, with my G-Size Mask, she hears some low sno...
by standke
Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ANy data/studies showing that cpap treatment improves the
Replies: 79
Views: 6735

Re: ANy data/studies showing that cpap treatment improves the

Hi, Im a new CPAP user, and new member. I use a pressure of 5 in my Respironcs Series M C-flex machine. My doctor, after my night sleep exam, found 36 apneas/hour. So, CPAP was suggested to improve my sleep and prevent snoring. I would like to understand two points in CPAP treatment: - using the CPA...
by standke
Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Side sleeping with Quattro FX
Replies: 17
Views: 5351

Re: Side sleeping with Quattro FX

I had to use a combination of three things to stop leaks in my quattro. 1. A feather pillow that adjusted to my head movements 2. The right tension 3. A trimmed beard Good luck Mars Hi Mars, Last monday, 4th feb/13, I bought mine CPAP machine, Respironics M Series with humidifier and Quatro FX mask...