Need Help with Numbers

[Weezer]

Hello, all. I've been on CPAP for more than a year, but I can't seem to get my AHI down to anything close to the magical 5.0. My AI is about 2 or more per night on average, and my HI is about 10 and up. My leak rate is fairly low -- though it varies -- and I'm trying to keep it under control with the PapCap. Otherwise, I'm not sure what to do, and I'm nervous about mouth taping. I do have the ResScan software and can upload data screen shots if that will help to "diagnose" my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[KatieW]

Yes, it would definitely help to upload some screen shots.

[rested gal]

Hello, all. I've been on CPAP for more than a year, but I can't seem to get my AHI down to anything close to the magical 5.0. My AI is about 2 or more per night on average, and my HI is about 10 and up. My leak rate is fairly low -- though it varies -- and I'm trying to keep it under control with the PapCap. Otherwise, I'm not sure what to do, and I'm nervous about mouth taping. I do have the ResScan software and can upload data screen shots if that will help to "diagnose" my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Weezer, I still feel the same way I did here:
viewtopic.php?p=214731#p214731

With a ResMed machine I don't think "get the AHI under 5" for effective treatment applies. An AHI under 5 is fairly easily achievable with other brands of machines, but the Hypopnea Index with a ResMed machine is often going to be higher than 5 for many people, no matter what.

That does NOT mean the ResMed user is not getting effective treatment, though. A ResMed user racking up an AHI of 7 or 8 or 10 every night might very well be getting BETTER treatment than a _________(fill in any other brand) user who was seeing AHIs of 1.0 or less.

I personally think the important number (well, besides "leak", which is the most important, imho ) for a ResMed user to look at is the Apnea Index.

The "AI" number. Not the AHI. Just the AI.

If the AI is well below 5, preferably less than 2, I think the machine is treating the person very effectively...even if the HI is registering 10 or so. Just my opinion, and I'm sure not a doctor.

More of my opinion 'bout that... :

High HI affecting AHI rating. Should I be worried? - topic started by ChrisC:
viewtopic.php?p=355205#p355205

CPAP: By the Numbers - topic started by ThomasMcKean:
This thread contains Velbor's chart of 3 brands' definitions of apnea and hypopnea:
viewtopic.php?p=356255#p356255

I got my hand popped - topic started by tvmangum
viewtopic/p356650/viewtopic.php?p=356650#p356650

High HI affecting AHI rating. Should I be worried? - topic started by ChrisC:
viewtopic.php?p=355205#p355205

Hubby's AHI sucks... - topic started by Debjax:
viewtopic.php?p=339278#p339278

Just got my new machine! - topic started by Mr. Smiley:
viewtopic.php?p=343123#p3431234

ResMed Efficacy Results - topic started by ehreesejr:
viewtopic/t35569/ResMed-Efficacy-Results.html

Understanding AI, HI and AHI results - topic started by mdbarthe:
viewtopic/p337504/Understanding-AI-HI-a ... sults.html

Alternative ways to decrease the AHI - topic started by christo:
viewtopic/p324562/Alternative-ways-to-d ... e-AHI.html

Question About HI Scoring - topic started by Weezer:
viewtopic.php?p=214731#p214731

Why can't machine be 100% - topic started by Fireguy24:
viewtopic.php?p=322835#p322835

New and need advice - topic started by Billyboy:
viewtopic.php?p=238008#p238008

numbers not great but not tired anymore - topic started by sleepyhead63:
viewtopic.php?p=216599#p216599

Playin w'the big dogs! - topic started by abysmillard:
viewtopic.php?p=193917#p193917

How to reduce Hypopnea - topic started by zorro13:
viewtopic.php?p=262830#p262830

is Resmed any good - topic started by Barnaby:
viewtopic.php?p=57735#p57735

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In this thread started by RMinOntario:
frustrated re: lack of improvement w #'s
viewtopic.php?p=391527#p391527
Muffy brings up: But The Question Remains: What Are You Throwing Out?
viewtopic.php?p=394855#p394855

POLL: Typical AHI ... for ResMed Users Only! -- topic started by twokatmew:
viewtopic/t44743/POLL--Typical-AHI-for- ... Users.html

ResMed vs. Respironics: AHI and Variable Breathing - topic started by Velbor:
viewtopic/t44325/viewtopic.php?p=395264#p395264

[KatieW]

Rested Gal, thanks for all those links, some of which I haven't seen. I will enjoy reading through them, now that my brain is less fuzzy, I find this stuff fascinating.

[Weezer]

Thanks, Rested Gal. I'll read through those links –- and in the meantime, I'll work on posting a screen shot to see if there's anything obvious I'm missing.