CPAP pressure low--doctor does not believe

I told my doctor that on the 3rd day, my CPAP pressure was significantly lower, but he thinks I just got used to it. That's not true.
I quit using it and started up again, and the same thing happened. Anyone have this happen?
I could hear the air and now when I turn it on ramp, it feels as if it is barely putting out any air.

If you fill out your Profile (see very top of screen) you may get more specific help.

What pressure are you using? How long is the ramp set for?

If you really think it is not putting out the set pressure, you should be able to take it back to the DME and have them check it.

Oh, welcome to the forum!

Susan

I bought this and check my own on a regular time schedule.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage-advanced.php?PNum=78

Jerry

Your body tends to get used to the pressure and the machine. At first I thought my machine was loud -- but I don't like any noise at all when I sleep including a fan. Same thing with the pressure after a few days it felt that the pressure was significantly lower, but it was just my body getting use to breathing with the machine on. I have an APAP set at 8 to 12. I do not use the ramp at all. I did initially, but if I use it now I feel as though I can't breathe.

Have the DME check it out for you so that you can have peace of mind. If they tell you the pressure is accurate you will know that you are adjusting to treatment.

livvy wrote:I told my doctor that on the 3rd day, my CPAP pressure was significantly lower, but he thinks I just got used to it. That's not true.
I quit using it and started up again, and the same thing happened. Anyone have this happen?
I could hear the air and now when I turn it on ramp, it feels as if it is barely putting out any air.

What is your pressure?
Are your filters clean? Anything get in their to plug it up? It's quite possible that there's something whacko with it......but you need to check the internal settings first.

Here's how to get into the setup if you don't know how.

Go through ALL of the settings.....don't change anything yet....write them down and come back here and let us know what they are.

Den


REMstar Pro 2 Setup

When in the Setup Menu, the humidifier ^ and ramp v buttons operate as up and down keys to change the settings, the left/right user buttons < > allow you to go to the previous/next question or setting, and the pressure start/stop button is used to exit the Setup Menu. Holding the humidifier or ramp buttons down will cause the values to change more quickly.

To enter the Therapy Setup Menu, hold the two top user buttons < > down while plugging in the power cord.
Continue holding the buttons down until the REMstar Pro 2 with C-Flex beeps twice.

Note: The word "setup" will appear on all of the screens indicating that you are in the Therapy Setup Menu.
If you press the Pressure start/stop button, you will exit the Setup Menu.

a. Compliance hours/nights: (recommend leaving alone, but CAN be cleared at this point)
Select next setting with >

b. Therapy mode: (CPAP or CFLE) select with ^ or v
Select next setting with >

c. CPAP or CFLE pressure setting: Select with ^ or v
Select next setting with >

d. C-Flex mode (if you chose CFLE mode): Select setting 1, 2 or 3 with ^
Select next setting with >

e: Ramp time setting: Select with ^ or v
(ramp time will be turned off with a setting of 0:00)
Select next setting with >

f. Ramp pressure setting: Select with ^ or v
Select next setting with >

g. Patient disconnect setting: 1 = on 0 = off Select with ^ or v
Select next setting with >

h. Buttons lights setting: 1 = on 0 = off Select with ^ or v

(Last setting. Use On/Off button to exit Setup)