CPAP results better than Auto

[rested gal]

if my numbers stay below 5 I should be happy correct?

Correct...as far as AHI is concerned. Getting an AHI under 5.0 is not the only thing that can help a person feel better. But that's a good thing for a person diagnosed with OSA to work on for starters.

If the AHI is below 5, but a person still doesn't feel rested or "better", start being a detective. Look for other health reasons a person could keep on feeling bad despite "cpap" doing its part of the job fine.

Oh, and be sure the "under 5" AHI isn't an artificial low when using an autopap. If there are massive leaks (like mask coming off or complete mouth breathing while not using a FF mask) the machine will stop recording events as long as the "Large Leak" lasts. That could be for hours at a time.

[Wulfman]

I may try setting mine to 10-14 for a couple of nights and see what happens I know I have some mask leakage but I roll around at night and I don't think this can be helped, anyway if my numbers stay below 5 I should be happy correct?

Mask leaks can/will contribute to pressure increases. If you happen to snore during the leaks.....same thing.
Do you have the software and card reader to monitor what's going on during the nights or are you getting the details from the LCD screen? Your equipment description is confusing.....you're showing a PRE-M Series Auto (aka "Tank") but an M Series humidifier. What do you ACTUALLY have? If you don't have the software, using a range of pressures and going by the LCD data is "iffy". Using single pressure would be easier to find the "sweet spot" if that's the case.

Den

[mindy]

I used APAP mode with various pressure ranges for over 5 months. I was titrated at 7-8. With the APAP ranges I just couldn't seem to find a pattern.

I couldn't get my AHI below 3 and it was usually more like 4-6. I finally switched to CPAP mode and am increasing the pressure by 1 cm at a time every two weeks. At a pressure of 11 I finally got down to an AHI of 2-3 with OAI=.7-1.5. I'll probably try 12 next and see what happens. I'm hoping to find a pressure where my OAs are gone and only hypopneas remain. I think I'm very close.
At that point, I might try APAP again with a range with the bottom pressure determined by CPAP or I may just stay on CPAP (with C-Flex).

Mindy

[Bamafanatic56]

I do feel much better but it kind of crept up on me. One day I was having sinus trouble and decided to go without it...I felt terrible. So yes it is helping alot!