Mild OSA

The test that was done for you is only one snapshot. Other nights will be different. I have done 3 nights with the ApneaLink in home sleep test. The first one in Feb was AHI of 20.
Then I did 2 more on successive nights 3 months later.
My AHI on those 2 tests was 16 and 6.
Like you, virtually all of the events on the last 2 were hypopneas. My machine helps me a lot even though I seem to only be able to use it for 4 hours per night. My opinion is that you should give it a try. Here, I was able to rent one for a month at the beginning.

Mogy wrote:The test that was done for you is only one snapshot. Other nights will be different. I have done 3 nights with the ApneaLink in home sleep test. The first one in Feb was AHI of 20.
Then I did 2 more on successive nights 3 months later.
My AHI on those 2 tests was 16 and 6.
Like you, virtually all of the events on the last 2 were hypopneas. My machine helps me a lot even though I seem to only be able to use it for 4 hours per night. My opinion is that you should give it a try. Here, I was able to rent one for a month at the beginning.

Thank you, Mogy. It helps to hear similar stories. I appreciate your input!

Pugsy wrote:For understanding the terms shown in your sleep study.


Your overall AHI may not be overly exciting but the REM is. That's what bought you the diagnosis. Over 30 is considered severe.
We typically have several separate REM cycles during the night.

Thank you, Pugsy. That makes complete sense. It seems I am getting slammed during my REM sleep, which I believe is supposed to be our most restful state, so that explains why even though my AHI is very mild I am still tired.