Melissa, an APAP can cut down aerophagia for many people. I can't tolerate straight CPAP because of aerophagia, but I can tolerate APAP, because much of the night my pressure stays low. Only when I start having apnea does the APAP raise pressure for me.NyNurse33 wrote:I was reading this post, b/c I am going to be trying to get an apap soon. I thought the c-flex was liked by all, but now I'm wondering. Its not having the cflex that cuts down on aerophagia, its having the apap itself, right? If exhaling isn't bothering me know on cpap with a pressure setting of 10 (I thik), then I may not need cflex. It just seems like it is a whole different system to get used to and if I don't need it, maybe I'll skip it.
As for C-flex, you might or might not benefit from C-flex. It makes breathing at higher pressures easier for many folks, but some of us can't use it. Our breathing patterns are just not compatible with it. It sounds like you don't have a problem breathing against your pressure, so you probably shouldn't let C-flex be a big factor in your decision whether to buy a specific machine or not. However, C-flex might be worth experimenting with it if you get a chance to. You might find it makes the experience a little bit better.
I think one of the main reasons many folks get an APAP is for the options it gives them to optimize their therapy. Data recording, automatic pressure, C-flex, etc.
For me, even though I have an APAP, I eventually found that straight BiPAP works even better for me.
Good luck,
Bill