Need some advice

lmn · Post by **lmn** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:00 pm

I have been using my resperonics auto for about two months now. I have the software that allows me to monitor my sleep. My question is this...I have my apap set at 13/7. Still have an AHI of 7.3 to 6.1 most of the time. Should not the AHI be getting lower? I read on the site about people getting their AHI down to 1 or 2. Any advise would be appreciated.

chrisp · Post by **chrisp** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:23 pm

What is your titrated pressure? Those #s aren't bad but might be better if tweaked. Try starting at 2 below your titrated pressure . Keep records of what you did and how you feel . Adjust in small increments from there.
If your low is 7 might try going to 7.5 for a few days. The key is to make small adjustments and wait a few days. Remember your science class, only change one thing (variable) at a time. Don't get in a hurry. You are getting good treatment now. Perfection takes a bit longer.

Cheers,

Chris

gailzee · Post by **gailzee** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:27 pm

Maybe we can all use a refresher on how to arrive at the AHI.

Some noobies and (some not so noobies) always can use a mini lesson.

thanks!

lmn wrote:I have been using my resperonics auto for about two months now. I have the software that allows me to monitor my sleep. My question is this...I have my apap set at 13/7. Still have an AHI of 7.3 to 6.1 most of the time. Should not the AHI be getting lower? I read on the site about people getting their AHI down to 1 or 2. Any advise would be appreciated.

lmn · Post by **lmn** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:42 pm

My titrated pressure was actually 5..which is way to low. Guess I did not sleep for the test..ofcourse I had gotten very good at not sleeping. My 90% for the past 2 months has been about 11. I have worked up the bottom pressure .5 at a time to 7..can't seem to breath with the mask on with pressure much lower. I will try to work it up somemore. Thanks

chrisp · Post by **chrisp** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:03 pm

You seem to be heading in the right direction. Perhaps you need to raise it more and work it backwards.

Good luck,

Chris

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