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by slon
Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP not working
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

Re: CPAP not working

Hi, I don't have the SmartLink data module yet, so have just been following progress using the SmartCode. The past 19 days' worth of information are here: http://snk.to/f-cdka69kz A week ago I increased the base pressure from 3 to 7. I also turned off the flex function. But my AHI is still hovering ...
by slon
Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP not working
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

Re: CPAP not working

Hi jsc360, It's early days yet, but I switched off the flex function and it seems to help. It makes it a bit more uncomfortable, but over the past couple of nights my AHI has dropped a bit...
by slon
Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP not working
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

Re: CPAP not working

Thank you very much- I will turn off the ramp, increase the lower pressure setting and report back with progress!
by slon
Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP not working
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

Re: CPAP not working

Hi kteague,

That's a good idea. I think that my starting pressure is quite low (possibly 3) and you're right, the machine does have a ramp up time, so it may not be providing adequate pressures at the start. Having said that- I think the ramp up time is only 45 mins or so...

Thanks for the response!
by slon
Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP not working
Replies: 12
Views: 1837

CPAP not working

Hi, I started using the DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Auto CPAP Machine over a month ago, with a nasal pillow mask. From my sleep study, I know that I have OSA with an AHI of 20. The study did not show and central apneas. From the Smart Codes I can review my sleep numbers and I see that my AHI whilst using t...