Night 1= 6 Hours, AHI 9.8, Pulse 48-102, CAI 0, 3015 Snores, Oxygen Sat Nadir 88%
Night 2= 5 Hours, AHI 15, Pulse 49-100, CAI 0, 697 Snores, Oxygen Sat Nadir 84%
My first thought was that other than a few big leaks it wasn't too bad leak wise the first night. Probably, because I stayed awake a lot and tried to be still. My actual OSA's look good for what little I slept. Am I correct to assume that the CA's are probably awake events such as salivating the dry mouth, mask adjustments, conscious breathing, etc. In other words do they look normal for night one or something to look into?
It was hard and I had some anxiety that I really didn't expect. Mostly, I felt it hard to exhale. This was the case even at the DME trying masks and the EPR at 3. My breathing really felt like work. What really got me was it seemed really hard to get a good breath with the mask off this morning. Is this normal part of the adjustment process? I almost felt like I was suffocating, especially when trying to lie there with the mask off and cheat a few winks? I did sleep supine and am a mouth breather at times, old habits and preexisting conditions. Got some dry mouth at leak points, and of course some air went down the wrong tube. It wasn't painful and went right out the backside during the night.
I guess my last question is does it look like I'm positively set-up for these pressures or should I be investigating anything else in the days ahead? I sincerely appreciate all you guys do, and many thanks in advance. With everyone's support I'm going to do my best to make it work.
Best,
Mike
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