Noobie Question - CPAP or BiPAP? UARS, allergies

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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Re: Noobie Question - CPAP or BiPAP? UARS, allergies

Post by ChicagoGranny » Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:18 am

newuser1002 wrote:
Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:23 am
Not sure how to work OSCAR though since my macbook pro does not have a SD card reader
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The MacBook Pro comes with a built-in SD card reader, so you can insert compatible SD cards and view their contents using the Media Reader. The cards must conform to SD 1.
Maybe some of the older models don't? The slot is small and easy to overlook.

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Re: Noobie Question - CPAP or BiPAP? UARS, allergies

Post by newuser1002 » Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:11 pm

Hey all!

I've set up my machine and OSCAR and here's my first day of data from last night, attached! (I have used it for 2 weeks, but my SD card reader just came).

Basic info: Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset at pressures 4-7, EPR 3. Dreamwear Full Face Mask. BTW the graph is actually 4 hours off (I slept at 4 am unfortunately).

Note that I took off the mask for 15 minutes close to the beginning since I felt a bit uncomfortable (felt like there was too much air in me). Took a magnesium supplement before sleeping for the second time ever (first time being yesterday).

Can anyone help me interpret my results? I'm curious how to better optimize my parameters. Thank you :)

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Re: Noobie Question - CPAP or BiPAP? UARS, allergies

Post by newuser1002 » Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:12 pm

Pictures here (attachments failed for some reason): https://imgur.com/a/kkjVaEq

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Re: Noobie Question - CPAP or BiPAP? UARS, allergies

Post by newuser1002 » Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:23 pm

I'd like to add, after waking up after 8 hours, I was still quite tired and took off the mask and pretty much immediately fell back asleep for another hour-ish. I've noticed in general that I haven't been dreaming much / remembering my dreams when I have my CPAP on - is this indicative of less REM sleep?

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Re: Noobie Question - CPAP or BiPAP? UARS, allergies

Post by 2Tired4This » Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:45 pm

newuser1002 wrote:
Wed May 25, 2022 5:47 pm
Hi all,

I'm a 22 year old guy (145 lb 5'8), suspecting that I have UARS since my AHI is low with higher RERAs / RDI. My symptoms include fatigue and brain fog symptoms: cannot concentrate/focus... poor memory, lack of internal monologue at most parts of the day, every day. My symptoms started when I moved into a new apartment that I was super allergic to (likely mold and dust, maybe pet dander), and I have had them for two years. My ENT said I have swollen, enlarged inferior turbinates, likely from the allergies, and I have nasal congestion when I sleep. I recently had a sleep study and a titration test, and they diagnosed me with sleep apnea (though my AHI < 5).

THIS SOUNDS LIKE CLASSIC MOLD TOXICITY.
Most ENTS will just ablate your turbinates, cut out inflamed tissues and treat the symptoms. Find an ENT that understands mold toxicity and learn about it. Listen to podcasts by Dr Donald Dennis who is the top ENT that treats mold toxicity.

Best thing anyone in this situation could do is:
1.Get out of the mold environments. You moved out which is good. But you could also test the air in your current enviroments with mold plates or other testing, get rid of carpet and dust collecting furniture, and use a HEPA air filter.

2.Treat your body for colonization. Since you moved out and still have problems you likely have internal colonization in your sinus or intestines.You can get a mold mytoxin urine test to confirm the toxins in your system such as one offered by great plains.

You should also rule out tick-borne infections like Lyme that are commonly flared up in mold exposures. They are often seen together in many people with sleep issues.

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Re: Noobie Question - CPAP or BiPAP? UARS, allergies

Post by ChicagoGranny » Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:39 pm

What do you say, Chunky? Zombie post alert?