Questions on sleep study

My sleep study has values reported for "sleep latency efficiency". I've seen sleep latency discussed in many posts, but always stated in terms of minutes. Does anyone know how to interpret a sleep latency efficiency expressed as a percentage?

(My sleep latency efficiency numbers were 68% without the CPAP, and 90.7% with)

Also:
- Pre-CPAP, there were 15 central and 6 obstructive apneas. The central number concerns me, as it isn't clear that CPAP is viewed as a treatment there.

And finally
- I originally went to a ENT about snoring. We got so wrapped up talking about the effects of the apnea and the treatment, that I completely forgot to ask what effect I can expect the CPAP to have on the snoring. Any experiences to share?

I go in tomorrow to get fitted for equipment, so I may have at least the answer to the last one in a matter of days.

Hi,
The definition of sleep latency is;

sleep latency - the period of time measured from "lights out," or bedtime, to the commencement of sleep.

From what I've read on various boards, CPAP does usually help with snoring. Can't speak from my own experience as I sleep alone.


Hope this helps!

Snoring is almost non-existant for me and I was a MAJOR snorer

snoregirl wrote:Snoring is almost non-existant for me and I was a MAJOR snorer

Ditto.

I am going to assume that sleep latency efficiency is the same as "sleep efficiency" mentioned in my sleep study.
As the ENT explained to me, it is the quality of sleep. So, the closer to 100% your numbers are the higher the quality of your sleep. You want high numbers. Looks like you responded to CPAP very well at 91%. You may be a good candidate to purchase a machine.
My numbers were 55%w/o and 53% w/ CPAP. ENT explained that it could be having to go through getting wired, being watched and having a mask on my face with air being shoved up my nose that caused my CPAP number to be low.

Your snoring will be greatly diminished when properly prescribed! My wife does not hear me snore anymore.

Regarding centrals, you will need to discuss with your ENT on treatment and gain information from this forum regarding it.

You should see your ENT and share your questions, especially the centrals. The ENT may be providing the right treatment but you are coming up with questions that you need to have answered for your peace of mind. Do not hesitate to ask questions or tell the ENT or DME what you want.

As many have said here in the forum, get involved and take charge of your health.

Good luck!

Snoring is a result of airway obstruction...so there shouldn't be any if your cpap is set right.

there ae allot of different reasons to have centrals, from getting used to pressures to pulmonary to cardiac to neurological issues...ect. I agree, ask your specialist!