EPAP
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EPAP
I just can't adjust to wearing my cpap machine. I've faithfully used it for over 9 months - can't tell any difference in the way I feel and my AHI levels average around 5 wearing it. At the sleep study my AHI levels were only 5.4. I am so discouraged. So, I have been doing research AGAIN trying to find an alternative and read about the Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure Device or EPAP. Has anyone else tried this?
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| Mask: Nuance & Nuance Pro Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Gel Nasal Pillows |
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Re: EPAP
download sleepyhead and put some charts up for members to give opinions on. also get the clinical manual from apneaboard while you are there. http://www.apneaboard.com/sleepyhead
generally you would want the min pressure epap peep. to be 2cm under your 90% pressure, which I think the machine will show you on the screen?
generally you would want the min pressure epap peep. to be 2cm under your 90% pressure, which I think the machine will show you on the screen?
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| Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
| Additional Comments: S9 ST-A iVAPS and adapt ASV |
Re: EPAP
If this is what you are referring to, I don't see this replacing CPAPAkaNina wrote:I just can't adjust to wearing my cpap machine. I've faithfully used it for over 9 months - can't tell any difference in the way I feel and my AHI levels average around 5 wearing it. At the sleep study my AHI levels were only 5.4. I am so discouraged. So, I have been doing research AGAIN trying to find an alternative and read about the Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure Device or EPAP. Has anyone else tried this?
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Re: EPAP
As ajack says, without the data we have nothing but guessing. Experience tells me that if the forum could see you data then we could help you. The three links below explain how to share your data. Help Is available.
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Re: EPAP
I read about that thing and it got very mixed reviews... doesn't do half of what it claims.
Re: EPAP
> can't tell any difference in the way I feel and my AHI levels average around 5 wearing it.AkaNina wrote:I just can't adjust to wearing my cpap machine. I've faithfully used it for over 9 months - can't tell any difference in the way I feel and my AHI levels average around 5 wearing it. At the sleep study my AHI levels were only 5.4. I am so discouraged. So, I have been doing research AGAIN trying to find an alternative and read about the Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure Device or EPAP. Has anyone else tried this?
Well, that's why. tune it to your needs, and get that AHI to a better level.
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Accounts to put on the foe list: dataq1, clownbell, gearchange, lynninnj, mper!?, DreamDiver, Geer1, almostadoctor, sleepgeek, ajack, stom, mogy, D.H., They often post misleading, timewasting stuff.
Accounts to put on the foe list: dataq1, clownbell, gearchange, lynninnj, mper!?, DreamDiver, Geer1, almostadoctor, sleepgeek, ajack, stom, mogy, D.H., They often post misleading, timewasting stuff.
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