Is it OK to adjust my pressure upward?

stipton · Post by **stipton** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:56 pm

I have the Remstar Pro wC-flex. I've become quite comfy with my pressure setting at 9cm. Actually sometimes in the early morning I have to open my mouth just to make sure there is pressure because I can't feel resistance on my exhaulation.

I was thinking, If I can handle higher pressure why not...since I may be having AHI that I'm not aware of. Are there any reasons to not have higher pressure, other than being uncomfortable to breath against?

I will answer be able to answer my own question once I can figure out how to get the Auto.

yardbird · Post by **yardbird** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:59 pm

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

If you're feeling fine at 9cm, then why change things? More does not equal better.

It's not a matter of how much pressure can you handle. It's more about what's the least pressure you can use that will satisfactorily treat your apnea.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:05 pm

Yardbird is right!

Some people have found that increasing their pressure begins to increase their AHI at some point.

...as Yardbird says "More does not equal better"

WAFlowers · Post by **WAFlowers** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:21 pm

And some people (such as me) find that higher pressures can trigger central apnea events.

Having an APAP and software it is easy for me to monitor and adjust to get the very best treatment possible.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:31 pm

With out a machine and software, you can cause Centrals, There is a sweet spot to shoot for. Mine seeened to top at 15.5 cm, but to play safely you have to have the readings from every nite.