Contraindication : AutoPAP at High Altitude

[Todzo]

I think Todzo has been watching those Buteyko videos.

MP3 of (at 57:38) - Expert Interview: Dr. Barry Krakow on PTSD, Insomnia, and Sleep Apnea http://doctorstevenpark.com/expert-inte ... leep-apnea

[49er]

I think Todzo has been watching those Buteyko videos.

MP3 of (at 57:38) - Expert Interview: Dr. Barry Krakow on PTSD, Insomnia, and Sleep Apnea http://doctorstevenpark.com/expert-inte ... leep-apnea

Todzo,

I just listened to that segment again because I certainly didn't recall this having anything to do with the topic.

Dr. Krakow was talking about the advantages of ASV devices for people who had difficulties tolerating cpap and bipap machines.

You also said,

simply - the blood is not on my hands.

Frankly, I find that comment totally inappropriate, frightening, and not suitable for this forum.

49er

[SleepDaddy]

I am a longtime APAP user and snow skier. I spend a week at Breckenridge (9500 ft altitude) during the winter and experience significantly higher AHIs (normally 2-3) in the 80-100 range. The increase is almost entirely caused by an increase in centrals. Several studies have documented this phenomena and have suggested supplemental oxygen or medication as mitigation. My S9 Autoset seems to handle the issue just fine. I do not notice frequent pressure changes and my obstructive events don't seem to increase much. Just thought I would add some real world experience to the discussion. More info can be found at altitudemedicine.org if you are interested.