C-Flex / No C-Flex

Crest · Post by **Crest** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:45 am

Hello,

I seem to do better what I "turn off" the C-flex Option on my machine, anyone else experience this?

Marty

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:39 pm

Yep! CFLEX makes treatment worse for me too. AFLEX on the other hand works very well as does no-flex at all (but AFLEX is much more comfortable and natural like than no-flex).

Everyone responds to the treatment and all of the available options differently ... just like with masks, everyone fits each mask a little differnetly (or a lot differently).

feeling_better · Post by **feeling_better** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:25 pm

I could not tolerate Aflex at all. Cflex works fine. Crest's experience makes me think it will be interesting for me to try no flex at all -- my pressure is low enough (6-7) to easily try this. I am still very new to cpap. Once things stabilize, I will try that. Thanks for the post.

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Needsdecaf · Post by **Needsdecaf** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:27 pm

I have tried all 4 settings of CFlex (off, 1-3) and like 2 the best. Even after 3 months.

All just personal preference of what works for you best.

dewey.bertolini · Post by **dewey.bertolini** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:31 pm

I do much better in straight CPAP mode with C-Flex OFF.

no_more_headaches · Post by **no_more_headaches** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:46 pm

I initially had cflex of 1. After a while the pressure didn't bother me at all so I turned it off for a few months.

Lately I have been thinking I might be able to reduce mouth leaking so I have turned it back on. It will be interesting to see if it makes a difference.

BTW I really like the Swift LT. Very little leaking and I can easily sleep on my sides now. Rainout is not a problem for me.

jdavis123 · Post by **jdavis123** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:28 am

We usually have the C-Flex set to 3 for patients having a CPAP Study using a mask for the first time, which helps them adjust to the pressure since they're not use to it. Most people who use CPAP at home don't use the C-Flex, or stop using it after a 1-2 months. It's just designed to gradually build up to the set pressure, but once you get use to breathing with the pressure, most people tend not to use it.

no_more_headaches · Post by **no_more_headaches** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:37 am

[quote="sdanler"]We usually have the C-Flex set to 3 for patients having a CPAP Study using a mask for the first time, which helps them adjust to the pressure since they're not use to it. Most people who use CPAP at home don't use the C-Flex, or stop using it after a 1-2 months. It's just designed to gradually build up to the set pressure, but once you get use to breathing with the pressure, most people tend not to use it.

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:23 am

Are you sure you don't mean the ramp feature?

Wondering, too, if you mean the "ramp" feature (?). I cannot tolerate the ramp which starts the machine at a lower pressure and gradually increases it. But, I LOVE the A-FLEX, cannot tolerate straight CPAP with no A-FLEX.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:58 am

sdanler wrote:We usually have the C-Flex set to 3 for patients having a CPAP Study using a mask for the first time, which helps them adjust to the pressure since they're not use to it. Most people who use CPAP at home don't use the C-Flex, or stop using it after a 1-2 months. It's just designed to gradually build up to the set pressure, but once you get use to breathing with the pressure, most people tend not to use it.

Yep, I think he/she got the terminology confused. There seems to be some contradictions throughout that whole post.

Ramp is like "training wheels" for the beginners. C-Flex (and other exhale relief technologies) is for a more natural feeling for breathing. Some people use either, neither or both. The more options a person has, the easier it is (or should be) to determine what works for them and stay compliant.

Den

neilmalcolmson · Post by **neilmalcolmson** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:52 am

i tried cflex for six weeks and could not get on with it
i am now back on straight cpap and doing ok

deerslayer · Post by **deerslayer** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:42 am

after using cflex for 7 months trying all three settings, i find the aflex on my new machine to be significantly more comfortable . soooo natural !

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