Charts after 1 month

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bt_rox88
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Charts after 1 month

Post by bt_rox88 » Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:37 am

I think I am right at about 1 month of using the CPAP machine. Overall I have had positive results including less afternoon irritability, less need for my ADD medication, and feeling more rested many days. The previous time that I posted a chart, it was suggested that I change my minimum pressure to 8, and that did seem to help.

Currently, there are definitely better nights than others, and I am looking for advice to clean up my charts a little more so that I can get more consistency. On a side note, it seems that I have best results when I go to bed more tired.

Here are my last weeks results, I would appreciate any feedback:
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Re: Charts after 1 month

Post by Pugsy » Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:50 am

Maybe try 8.5 or 9 minimum?
You don't urgently need to clean things up. Some nights are a bit cluttered mainly with snores which could be related to sleep position or REM sleep. Snores are usually easily cleaned up with just a little more pressure.

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Re: Charts after 1 month

Post by OkyDoky » Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:21 am

In all the screenshots it does look like a minimum pressure of 9 cm would better control the snores and events. If you want to go 8.5 first and see if that gets you where you want, it might. Up to you.
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Re: Charts after 1 month

Post by bt_rox88 » Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:26 am

Thank you both, I really appreciate the advice.
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Re: Charts after 1 month

Post by palerider » Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:27 am

Pugsy wrote:Maybe try 8.5 or 9 minimum?
You don't urgently need to clean things up. Some nights are a bit cluttered mainly with snores which could be related to sleep position or REM sleep. Snores are usually easily cleaned up with just a little more pressure.
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