Which full face mask to use? Mouthpiece from dentist?
Re: Which full face mask to use? Mouthpiece from dentist?
I sent it the 2nd time, sorry about that.
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I am so tired of being tired.
Re: Which full face mask to use? Mouthpiece from dentist?
Here are the settings for my machine and numbers:
90% (cmH2O):
7 day average = 8.8
30 day average: 8.1
System Leak:
7 day = 30.4
30 day = 28.4
APN-Hyp Index:
7 day = AHI 5.6
30 day = AHI 5.1
I changed the setting (Auto) from a minimum of 4 to a minimum of 6. There is also an "Autoramp" that I changed from 4 to 6 as well.
I am happy to make any other changes as well. Whatever will help me, I will do.
Thank you all so much for the help.
90% (cmH2O):
7 day average = 8.8
30 day average: 8.1
System Leak:
7 day = 30.4
30 day = 28.4
APN-Hyp Index:
7 day = AHI 5.6
30 day = AHI 5.1
I changed the setting (Auto) from a minimum of 4 to a minimum of 6. There is also an "Autoramp" that I changed from 4 to 6 as well.
I am happy to make any other changes as well. Whatever will help me, I will do.
Thank you all so much for the help.
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
I am so tired of being tired.
Re: Which full face mask to use? Mouthpiece from dentist?
Given that data, especially the 90%, 6 cm is a better minimum setting for you. You may want to change it in future but leave it for 3 or 4 days. It takes time to adjust.
Your leak rate looks quite good and your AHI is not too bad. Anything 5 or under is considered "good therapy" by the Sleep Medicine professionals. Many of us here do better if the AHI is below 3.
With your minimum setting being 2 cm higher, you may get below an AHI of 5 soon (maybe even below 3).
You could turn the ramp off since setting it at 6 cm (the same as your minimum) you are not really using ramp and with a minimum of 6 and a 90% of just over 8 cm, you probably don't need any ramp at all.
Give it time!
Your leak rate looks quite good and your AHI is not too bad. Anything 5 or under is considered "good therapy" by the Sleep Medicine professionals. Many of us here do better if the AHI is below 3.
With your minimum setting being 2 cm higher, you may get below an AHI of 5 soon (maybe even below 3).
You could turn the ramp off since setting it at 6 cm (the same as your minimum) you are not really using ramp and with a minimum of 6 and a 90% of just over 8 cm, you probably don't need any ramp at all.
Give it time!
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Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
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Re: Which full face mask to use? Mouthpiece from dentist?
I cannot thank you enough for helping me out.
I worked with a guy that felt a difference in a day or two and after 3 or so months, it is better, but not by much.
I figured my leak rate would be awful as I used to take my other mask off all the time.
I hope all of this makes a difference.
Thanks again, I really appreciate it.
I worked with a guy that felt a difference in a day or two and after 3 or so months, it is better, but not by much.
I figured my leak rate would be awful as I used to take my other mask off all the time.
I hope all of this makes a difference.
Thanks again, I really appreciate it.
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
I am so tired of being tired.