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by robpeet
Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Periodic Breathing
Replies: 27
Views: 57152

Re: Periodic Breathing

Since the supply company doesn't require me to send them the smart card any longer, can someone explain the following readings: Periodic Breathing 1 day 34% Does the ''periodic breathing" mean, for example, 1 day @ 34% = in an 8 hr period I stop breathing 34% of that 8 hrs? 7 day 43% 30 day 34% AHI:...
by robpeet
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 02 Levels and my Apnea
Replies: 10
Views: 1853

Re: 02 Levels and my Apnea

Please bear with me. I am a newbie. I guess I am not quite understanding your explanations. When I took the sleep test I was told that I stopped breathing 20 times per hour when I slept on my side, and 85 times per hour when I slept on my back. ( I only slept on my back for the test. Otherwise I nev...
by robpeet
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 02 Levels and my Apnea
Replies: 10
Views: 1853

02 Levels and my Apnea

I am new to CPAP. Been trying to get used to the machine for the past month, without much success. I recently purchased an Oximeter/Pulsemeter. For the past three nights I have slept with the meter on and the cpap machine off. My 02 levels throughout the nights maintained a constant 02 saturation ab...