Numbers Help

[Danj]

Hello all, Can someone tell me if the following numbers are good, bad or what.

Apnea Index 2.0
Obstructive 1.1
Central 0.7

Hypoapnea Index
0.7

AHI
2.8

Thanks, dan

[LinkC]

Not bad at all.

An AHI <5.0 is considered "effective therapy". But most of us set "as low as possible" as a goal.

Exactly how low that is depends on your own body. Many of us consistently have AHI <1. For those, 2.8 would "need some work".

So....yes, your 2.8 is good, but you should strive for lower if you can.

That being said, I see you are getting some Centrals...not too bad, but some. That might be something to discuss with your Dr. next visit.

[Danj]

What could I do to get some lower numbers?

[LinkC]

1. Minimize mask leaks.
2. Usually raising the pressure in slight increments will catch more apneas; HOWEVER, higher pressure often means centrals increase for those subject to centrals. That's why I suggested discussing it with your doc. He has you full sleep study and can determine if that's advisable in your case. It would be foolhardy and dangerous to suggest pressure increase without having all the facts. That's why docs get the big bucks!

Keep in mind, a lot of patients would be tickled with 2.8. Not a bad number at all! (But if you have leaks, fix'em...)