Understanding and Reading Encore Pro Data

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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Hawthorne
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Re: Understanding and Reading Encore Pro Data

Post by Hawthorne » Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:01 pm

I thought you might have hit the wrong button. Easy to do!

You said your AHI was 6-8 AVERAGE for the month. It is a bit high but without seeing detailed data it is hard to say why. You are using a nasal mask and could be mouth breathing or you may need an even higher pressure setting. If you raise it again, just raise it 0.5 cm at a time and leave it for a few days to see if it makes any difference.

You said you had your data saved in a tiff file. I'm not very computer literate but I think a JPEG format can be uploaded here more easily using Photobucket (a free file sharing program).
Someone may be able to help you with how to do it. It tricky to explain and I'm not good at it.

I think I remember a posting that suggested that the Soyola mask was now being distributed by "Devillbis". Someone can sure correct me on that if I am wrong.

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Re: Understanding and Reading Encore Pro Data

Post by Hawthorne » Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:23 pm

I just wnet back to an earlier psot in your thread and, in reading it more carefully, I see that you said yhe acceptable leak rate for your Soyola nasal mask was 20-22-- but was that at YOUR pressure setting?

You said your average leak rate was 32 to 36. IF the acceptable leak rate for YOUR pressure setting with that mask is in fact 20-22, and your average leak rate is 32-36, then you have leak problems with your mask. You said you have had it for quite some time. Maybe it is wearing out and not keeping a good seal any more.

As I said before, you could also be mouth breathing.

Your mask may be your problem!

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Machine: DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier
Additional Comments:  Backups- FX Nano masks. Backup machine- Airmini auto travel cpap