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by MichiganMary
Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: switching to bipap machine
Replies: 7
Views: 763

Re: switching to bipap machine

Thank you to TedVPAP, ajack, and to Pugsy for taking the time to try and help. I will look at the suggested links, and see what I can do with them, especially with posting info. This part is all new to me. For most of my CPAP etc information, I have to rely on sites such as this forum. I'm finding t...
by MichiganMary
Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: switching to bipap machine
Replies: 7
Views: 763

Re: switching to bipap machine

I was switched to bipap therapy for several reasons. After 3 1/2 years of CPAP use, with pressures changing from variable 12-20, and ending with the pressure set at 15, I was doing less and less well. Daytime tiredness, morning headaches, and night sweats were some of my symptoms. I have both obstru...
by MichiganMary
Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: switching to bipap machine
Replies: 7
Views: 763

switching to bipap machine

I have just been switched to a ResMed AirCurve 10 bipap machine. I have not had any trouble with the change. My AHI is around 15 now, whereas on my CPAP machine, my index was usually around 5. Any thoughts as to whether this sounds normal? I feel well during the day, even though I continue to awaken...
by MichiganMary
Tue May 30, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask out of alignment from high VPAP pressure?
Replies: 3
Views: 622

Mask out of alignment from high VPAP pressure?

Hi, I have been using the ResMed S9 VPAP machine for 3 years. I use a full face mask. The machine pressure is set from 12-20. I average 15 with this machine. For the last month, I have had higher than normal AHIs, which include obstructive and central episodes. I'm asking a fairly simple question he...