readjusting pressure

calliemarsh · Post by **calliemarsh** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:39 am

I am new to cpaptalk.com. I've used a CPAP since 1997, and have appreciated it very much. My question is whether it is possible to increase the pressure adjustment on my Respironics Aria LX? I am at 11, used to be at 12. I have gained weight in the last year and am waking up with apnea episodes more often. Some nights are worse than others. Thanks for any help out there. Callie

bslatnick · Post by **bslatnick** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:16 pm

Hi Callie Marsh,
In order to adjust your cpap machine it is recommended to have a sleep study done yearly. Your not supposed to change your machine yourself. You really don't know the proper setting. I recommend you get in touch with your doctor. I also recommend you see a board certified doctor in sleep disorders. Up until now I went to a regular pulmonary doctor and recently switched to a board certiifed doctor in sleep disorders and what a difference in the care you get.
Beth

Irving · Post by **Irving** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:32 pm

Howdy,
Get yourself a new autotitrating cpap. Its 2005. Set it at 8 low 15 high. Leave the driving to it. PB 420E $545. Its State of the art and it wont make you fart Save the sleep study $. The Dr wil only use it to buy his GF a new beamer.

Irving