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by JCGlas54
Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Scary High Periodic Breathing Percentage!
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Scary High Periodic Breathing Percentage!

Since Covid 19 came along my anxiety is at an all time high and I think that may have some impact on the quality of sleep I have. I go through periods where when I check my data on my CPAP machine in the morning I am pleased to see my AHI's in the 5-6 range and other times the AHI's are in the 15-20...
by JCGlas54
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fisher Paykel Simplus
Replies: 6
Views: 916

Re: Fisher Paykel Simplus

I use the Philips Respironics System One REMstar Pro C-Flex + - I assume it's a CPAP (not Bi-Pap) machine. I also use the Simplus Full Face Mask. I always have red creases on both cheeks in the morning and on the bridge of my nose. I tried going to a minimal contact full face mask (Dream Wear Full F...
by JCGlas54
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AHI's Getting Worse on CPAP!
Replies: 3
Views: 3143

AHI's Getting Worse on CPAP!

I've been on CPAP for about 10 years - I use a Philips Respironics System One machine. My pressure is set at 13 currently. I use a full face mask as I have sinus problems and must breathe through my mouth occasionally. I have the data from my card read about twice a year when I see my pulmonologist/...
by JCGlas54
Tue Sep 11, 2018 5:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP MACHINE RANDOMLY SHUTS ITSELF OFF!
Replies: 14
Views: 5452

CPAP MACHINE RANDOMLY SHUTS ITSELF OFF!

I've been using CPAP for almost 10 years and for the past 3-4 years I've had the Respironics System One machine. I use a full face Simplus Mask (mouth breather for the most part) and my pressure is set at13 (though I was told I needed 15 but could not tolerate that high a pressure). It's not a Smart...
by JCGlas54
Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Side Effects???
Replies: 2
Views: 730

CPAP Side Effects???

It's been a while since I've been on this forum but with these issues I'm having I need some advice now. Diagnosed with OSA about 12 or so years ago and started using CPAP religiously every night about 9 years ago. They started me on a pressure of 9 and now it's raised to 13 and the doctor wants to ...