Still Need CPAP?

[UMTerp]

I guess I need to request a new sleep test once life gets back to the new normal.

Follow all the instructions for OSCAR. Post one night's screenshot in this thread. With this information, it is possible to see one of two things relative to your original question:

1. You still need CPAP.
or
2. You are a candidate for a new sleep study.

I'm sorry ChicagoGranny, I can't follow the link you posted to the thread where I should post my screenshot.
Would you please let me know what the URL is?

Thank you so much!

[ChicagoGranny]

I'm sorry ChicagoGranny, I can't follow the link you posted to the thread where I should post my screenshot.
Would you please let me know what the URL is?

I didn't post a link, but now I will.

Post your screenshot in this thread - viewtopic/t179036/Still-Need-CPAP.html?start=15

[UMTerp]

Oh I am loosing it! Sorry you meant this thread that I started

OK here is a screenshot of one night of results for me (attached).

Thank you!

UMTerp

[ChicagoGranny]

I don't know how to determine if I don't need to use it.

You could turn the min pressure down to 8.0 from 9.2 for one night and see what happens. If you do this, post another chart.

As it is, the machine is raising the pressure. This is somewhat, but not conclusive, of an indication that you are still benefitting from using the machine.

Anything you can do to reduce those leaks? They are not too bad, so don't do anything major.

[UMTerp]

Yes, I see that it is still increasing the pressure so I probably do need the therapy.
I think I need to replace my mask. I will do that tonight and see what happens.
I don't know how to reduce my pressure. I used to be able to do it by pressing the button on the front of my machine but that doesn't seem to work any more.

Thank you for your help!
UMTerp

[ChicagoGranny]

I don't know how to reduce my pressure. I used to be able to do it by pressing the button on the front of my machine but that doesn't seem to work any more.

It's explained in the clinician's manual - https://www.respshop.com/manuals/ResMed ... %20her.pdf

[Miss Emerita]

When you post your next chart, could you close the calendar first (little triangle next to today’s date)? And could you scrunch your graphs enough to get flow limitations into the screenshot? Just grab the horizontal gray bar that separates the graphs.

[DreamDiver]

Thanks everyone. I guess I need to request a new sleep test once life gets back to the new normal.

CPAP Therapy is pretty much a life-time thing for most of us. Remember, most of us put on the weight in response to years of untreated sleep apnea. It's not that the weight necessarily created the sleep apnea. Most of us find personal goals at getting AHI down under 5, then consistently under 2, then consistently under 1, then consistently under 0.5, then consistently under 0.2... Most of us are happy to keep it under 1.0 AHI. I doubt anyone on this venue sees straight weeks or months of 0.0 AHI. That might be cause to get sleep tested again.

Welcome to the club! Unless someone comes up with radical new technology, we're all pretty much going to be on CPAP therapy for as long as we draw breath.

Chris

[UMTerp]

Here are my results with a lowered min pressure = 8 and a new mask.

Thank you!

UMTerp

[DreamDiver]

It looks like you've got this.
Most of your pressure rises are due to flow limitations and OA's, but there's no controlling that -- except with CPAP.
They're resolving normally as you progress through sleep.
You've got some almost-large leak, but not too crazy. Could try to work on that. The new mask is probably helping.
Why not keep it at this pressure regime for a while?

Chris

[UMTerp]

Thank you!

I find that I am opening my mouth more than I used to. I need to go back in training to resolve that

[DreamDiver]

Thank you!

I find that I am opening my mouth more than I used to. I need to go back in training to resolve that

You'll probably hear me harping on the papcap a lot on this forum
Also pad-a-cheek mask straps.
There are a lot of other various straps out there. These are the only two that work to combat large leak. I don't think pad-a-cheek has created a large-leak strap for this mask, but she does have various covers.
Still you could try the papcap.

Chris

[ChicagoGranny]

I find that I am opening my mouth more than I used to. I need to go back in training to resolve that

That sounds like you know the favored training method - holding the tip on the tongue on the roof of the mouth as you fall asleep; anytime you momentarily awaken; and even during the day as you go about routine activities.

[UMTerp]

I find that I am opening my mouth more than I used to. I need to go back in training to resolve that

That sounds like you know the favored training method - holding the tip on the tongue on the roof of the mouth as you fall asleep; anytime you momentarily awaken; and even during the day as you go about routine activities.

Yes, I learned that one from someone smart on this board!