CPAP reports

My first post since I got my Luna G3 CPAP full mask in January 2023. I have a question regarding the reports and readings.

When I first started out, my average AHI was around 4. Now I believe it has crept up to around 10.

How do I read the data and determine how to improve on my AHI?

For example: if I purchased a new mask or tubing, would it help on my AHI reading?

jcoleman1967 wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:44 pm

My first post since I got my Luna G3 CPAP full mask in January 2023. I have a question regarding the reports and readings.

unfortunately, not a lot is known yet about luna machines. the majority of machines that users have are either philips or resmed. these two manufacturers have been around for decades and have a knowledge base built up.

sorry, but i'm thinking your not going to get much help here regarding the luna.

good luck!

jcoleman1967 wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:44 pm

Now I believe it has crept up to around 10.

And why do you "believe" it has "crept up to around 10"?
Where did you get that info?

Generally adjustments that have been deemed to need doing are done by adjusting e.g. pressure settings, but knowing nothing re your machine, it's hard to say more.

The first thing to do is get hold of the software which displays your CPAP data in detail. Your supplier should be able to help you. If not, you might have some luck here: https://www.remsleep.com.au/blog/data-downloads/

With all apnea treatment we need to see the data in as much detail as possible in order to provide sensible advice. Otherwise we're only guessing.

Thanks for all the responses. I am a little concerned because my doctor told me that the AHI reading is the most important reading. After my first month, I had my supplier provide me this cumulative report and the average AHI was like 3.8. Since then and after each morning I check the AHI reading and noticed that they are above 5 and below 10. I need to get another report generated and find out my progress.

Yea, my friends say they have the old machines and really don't pay attention to the readings which is weird.

I will say that my cpap has helped me tremendously with great sleep and extra energy.

Thanks again everyone!

It's good that you're feeling better with the therapy, but an AHI between 5 and 10 is probably not optimal. While 5 or less is regarded as "treated", many (most) people get the most benefit when AHI is down around 2 or lower. And your doc is right that AHI is the most important statistic, but it's only part of the picture. That's why we say that full data is required to really optimise the treatment. Most experienced users will stick with Resmed machines*, which are supported by 3rd party software such as Oscar and SleepHQ. These programs will give highly detailed breath-by-breath charts to identify any problems.

If you're in a position to change machines, try to get hold of a Resmed Airsense 10 or 11 Autoset. If not, try to get hold of the BMC software. Either way, post a chart here, and we'll be able to help you optimise your therapy.

*Philips machines are also well supported, but they've had a very badly managed recall which has turned people against them. The words "criminal negligence" come to mind.

Good stuff and thank you. Let me get ahold of my recent data and see what your thoughts are.

Here is the last 90 days report.

I am interested in how you use the report to make adjustments if needed.

How do you evaluate your report?

My reports https://imgur.com/a/Ul9kDga

jcoleman1967 wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:42 am

Here is the last 90 days report.

I am interested in how you use the report to make adjustments if needed.

How do you evaluate your report?

your report is in a format not familiar to us. but, i see that there is a wealth of info there.

there ARE people here who can go through that data and make some guesses. unfortunately, i'm not one of them.

one thing i DO see is that your minimum pressure is at 5. i'm going way out here on a limb but i feel that needs to be increased to at least 7. do you know how to change the pressure on your machine?

good luck!

Yes, I do know how to change my settings. My supplier recommended pressure between 4 and 20. I felt 4 was too low and changed to 5. I also felt 20 was too high (changed to 13) because I woke up with the pressure literally pushing my headgear off my face. I will start with 7 and see what happens. Should I try to increase my 13 to something higher?

By the way, after my sleep study, the medical group said I was a severe sleep apnea person (80 occurrences within an hour). Maybe this is the reason they set the settings up to 20.

Thanks for your help!

jcoleman1967 wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:15 am

Yes, I do know how to change my settings. My supplier recommended pressure between 4 and 20. I felt 4 was too low and changed to 5. I also felt 20 was too high (changed to 13) because I woke up with the pressure literally pushing my headgear off my face. I will start with 7 and see what happens. Should I try to increase my 13 to something higher?

you aren't bumping 13 yet so let it ride. plus, it's the minimum pressure that does the bulk of the work.so try it at 7. and give it a few nights to settle in.

and just btw? a minimum of 4 isn't really a setting. it's the factory default.

do you know that the pressure was at 20 when you had your mask moved?

jcoleman1967 wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:19 am

By the way, after my sleep study, the medical group said I was a severe sleep apnea person (80 occurrences within an hour). Maybe this is the reason they set the settings up to 20.

Thanks for your help!

no. while the factory default for min is 4, the factory default for max is 20.

they actually didn't do any changes particular to your needs.