Turn up lower pressure setting on APAP?

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:16 pm

Geoff33 wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:08 pm
here is the screenshot from last night. Low pressure of 11? Or should I continue with 10 again and let my body continue to get used to it? Thanks!

Sure, I'd go with 11 and see how it goes.

Geoff33 · Post by **Geoff33** » Sun May 26, 2019 9:17 am

I am thinking about turning my lower pressure from 12 to 13. I appreciate any advice! Thanks!

Dog Slobber · Post by **Dog Slobber** » Sun May 26, 2019 9:26 am

You may want to zoom out so we can see the pressure movement. Remove the Mask Pressure graph and display Snore and Flow Limitations.

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Sun May 26, 2019 10:42 am

What are you hoping to accomplish with the increase to 13?

If you are thinking it will reduce the CAs/centrals.....unlikely to achieve that result.

Geoff33 · Post by **Geoff33** » Sun May 26, 2019 12:32 pm

No, I was not thinking that increased pressure would reduce the CAs, just wasn't sure if I should be trying to reduce the remaining OA/H? Perhaps I am grasping at straws here

I have been at a min pressure of 12 for a few nights, but at 11 I have had many nights with an AHI less 5. Since I am new to the APAP life, just trying to figure out what a good goal might be. Thanks in advance!

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Sun May 26, 2019 1:33 pm

How are you sleeping and feeling?

Geoff33 · Post by **Geoff33** » Sun May 26, 2019 1:41 pm

I believe I sleep better when the pressure is at a min of 11. Perhaps I should just leave it there for a while? Or, will my body adapt to the higher pressure?

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Sun May 26, 2019 1:55 pm

I would give it some time and not change anything since there is no urgent need to change anything and since you think you feel better at this minimum.
The bulk of your AHI is central and more pressure won't fix those anyway.

Once a person get close like this then it's best to give current setting a week or two to see if a pattern or trend develops.
Slower smaller changes in anything.
See what you feel like you sleep better with and how you feel during the day as well as number watching.

Geoff33 · Post by **Geoff33** » Sun May 26, 2019 2:16 pm

Thanks Pugsy! I appreciate your knowledge as this is exactly what I needed to hear! Cheers!

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