General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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avi123
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by avi123 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:37 pm
HoseCrusher wrote:Avi, interesting...
Apneas lasting half the recording time are normal... if you are doing underwater laps in a pool.
Perhaps you should consider taking up surfing.
Crusher, I suggested to Pollyanna a similar activity:
viewtopic/t65420/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30 ... 82#p610782
Crusher, how come you don't bring up the O2 desats issue? If you did I could then ask you this:
What would I do if I read on my Oxymeter desats lasting few minutes at:
1) 84%
2) 78%
3 68%
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by avi123 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:50 pm
cowlypso wrote:Cheyne Stokes respiration?
I would definitely try to get a doctor's input. Can your PCP refer you to a sleep specialist? Something's just not right here...
I suspected some kind of CSAS for some time but it does not jibe.
But I'll sure check with my Sleep Doc next month.
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by HoseCrusher » Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:40 pm
Avi, if your O2 levels are dropping below 90%, you need to stop holding your breath and breathe...
If your O2 levels drop below 90% and you are breathing, you need have your doctor take a closer look at your lung function.
Bottom line is that you don't want your oxygen levels to drop below 90%.
SpO2 96+% and holding...
