Numbers if do not have sleep apnea?

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lennyten
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Numbers if do not have sleep apnea?

Post by lennyten » Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:07 pm

Does anyone know what the numbers (AHI, AI, and HI) would be on someone who does not have sleep apnea?

Since everyone on here is on CPAP or APAP, etc., does anyone know of someone who had a sleep study and was told that they were "normal" and did not have sleep apnea? If so, what were their numbers?

Maybe a better question is - do you know anyone who has had a sleep study and was told that they were normal and did not have sleep apnea and did not need a CPAP machine?

Just curious.

Thanks.


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Post by Born Tired » Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:36 pm

Lennyten,
I believe that an AHI of 5 or less is considered "normal".

Most people I know that have had a sleep study have been diagnosed with OSA, but a friend of mine had a sleep study and was told she does not have sleep apnea. If you think about it though, most people who would be sent to have a sleep study are having symtoms consistent with OSA, so it only makes sense that a high percentage would have OSA.

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Post by SelfSeeker » Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:46 pm

Someone may have a 5 or less apnea episodes, but if theepisodes last long or their oxygen level goes down they may still be treated.

People may do a sleep for many reasons, also there may be no apnea episodes, but maybe restless leg symptoms may be seen, insomia, or how long someone stays in each sleep stage. The Dr may then use this information for other test or other course of treatment.

Actually, I was surprised I was told I had OSA. OSA is in the family. I do not snore, or at least that is what I have been told. I wake up often so thought I would be told that I have insomia. My legs have jurked sometimes while I sleep, but not often. (Since then, I have waken up gasping for air ffrom naps a couple of times.)
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