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- Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
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Re: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
If you do get a ResMed Autoset for trial, I would start the trial at a fixed pressure - probably of 8 or less based on what you say - and without EPR. You need it first and foremost for the data. I'm a bit surprised that your sleep doctor, presumably knowing your unique state, did not send you for ...
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 2:28 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
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Re: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
It shoots up to 12-13cm from 8cm when the EPR is on and shoots down do ~ 6ish on exhale. This morning I had 6 of these episodes (CAI) out of AHI 7 while trying to fall asleep Even though my body tells the machine I need 8cm, when I go to inhale the pressure of the machine skyrockets to 12.5cm or hi...
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
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Re: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
I can see having a pressure differential across the cheek with an open mouth and FFM. Atmospheric pressure outside and therapy pressure within. Perhaps there's a FFM that covers more of the cheek keeping it all equal? May be, I've seen the literal Full Face mask from Phillips but it appears to slop...
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:40 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
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Re: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
1. The way this slang term is used it refers to the cheeks ballooning when the lips are closed air tight. The cheeks balloon out. When the mouth is open inside an FFM, the pressure is equalized and the cheeks will not balloon. 2. This is a unique case. No machine is designed to do that. It would be...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:25 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
- Replies: 24
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Re: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
Chipmunk Cheeks: I only get those when my mouth is closed, and airs escapes from my nasal cavity into my closed mouth. When I open my mouth in a full face mask, I have no such problems. But you seem to get no air through you nose - so how are you getting your cheeks full of unexhaled air? Can you e...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:56 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
- Replies: 24
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Re: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
#3 is the only one i can really help with. i use xylimelts. tiny discs that fit between cheek and gum. they adhere all night and slowly melt to stimulate saliva. i use two. Thanks for the suggestion, I ordered some on amazon and I am excited to try them out. Given that you are having a difficult ti...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:45 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7656
Seeking Advice Adjusting to CPAP (unique anatomical considerations)
Hi all, I'm a 35 yr, mildly overweight individual that was recently dx with sleep apnea about 1 month ago. My original test was a home test that should AHI of 14.5. I am also a RN so I am bound and determined to make sure I eventually get used to it. However, I am having some peculiar issues adjusti...