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by cargo1954
Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does nighttime coughing affect AHI?
Replies: 8
Views: 2317

Re: Does nighttime coughing affect AHI?

Very interesting and informative responses. Thank you Pugsy for the detailed response. All were very helpful !
by cargo1954
Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does nighttime coughing affect AHI?
Replies: 8
Views: 2317

Re: Does nighttime coughing affect AHI?

The cough is a result of catching a cold from my wife. I too have a history of bronchitis but this time it developed into a dry cough which I can’t shake The air movement explanation makes a lot of sense which probably explains the spike in my AHI.
by cargo1954
Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does nighttime coughing affect AHI?
Replies: 8
Views: 2317

Does nighttime coughing affect AHI?

Hi, I was diagnosed with mild SA and have been an auto CPAP (Resmed autoset 10) for the past 8 months. My AHI index numbers have been averaging between 3-6 with most of my apneas being hypopneas. I developed a dry cough a few days ago that seems to get worse if I wake up to go to the bathroom and th...