Strange Swift FX problem

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HoseCrusher
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Re: Strange Swift FX problem

Post by HoseCrusher » Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:36 am

Try it again tonight. You may be able to get a trend going. Remember, the goal is to wake up refreshed. If you have to tighten up the mask to do this - do it.

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jbn3boys
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Re: Strange Swift FX problem

Post by jbn3boys » Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:59 am

jbn3boys wrote:Okay, so I got the best AHI last night that I've had in a long time. But I did a big no-no with my mask. Go figure! I've read MANY places/times that the Swift FX headgear must NOT be tight. But guess what--I tightened the back strap last night. I "though" I just made it a little less loose, but when I actually laid down, it was quite snug. I was too tired to change it, so I just went to sleep. I woke up and checked my numbers this morning, and my AHI was down to 2.9! I know that doesn't sound great to a lot of you, but I've only had FOUR nights that low or lower, ever! Maybe I have to wear my FX tight...
And, back up to AHI of 5 last night, and I feel like crap this morning. Sigh....

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