04-28-2024, 01:12 PM
Are these events Central or Obstructive Apneas?
Hello everyone! This is my first post on this forum.
I recently paid out of pocket for an AirSense 11 (I switched from a weird off-brand CPAP called "iBreeze" by "ResVent") and am able to properly view my sleep data in OSCAR.
I have been noticing these events throughout the night (some marked and some unmarked), and I am confused as to what exactly they are.
Are these central or obstructive sleep apnea events?
RE: Are these events Central or Obstructive Apneas?
The first and second look to be OA. The last one is a breath hold that was not long enough to get flagged as an event.
RE: Are these events Central or Obstructive Apneas?
Gotcha, so the last one, if held a bit longer, would be a Central Apnea?
What makes the first two different from the last one?
RE: Are these events Central or Obstructive Apneas?
It is just how it is classified. On the bottom of this post is my signature where I define different apnea. They are defined or classified using amount of obstruction and time in apnea. If not enough time they would normally be a flow limit.
Centrals are you just not breathing or holding your breath. We all do it, while turning over in bed, pulling up a blanket. We pause our breathing while awake and asleep. If it is not for at least 10 seconds in duration, it is not recorded as a central or an H or O event.
RE: Are these events Central or Obstructive Apneas?
So, in order to help treat the first 2 events, I would have to increase my min/max pressures?
RE: Are these events Central or Obstructive Apneas?
I think these settings may help.
Min pressure 8
Max pressure 12
EPR 1 full-time
A bit more pressure for the OA and H events, and some EPR for comfort and to reduce the flow limitations.
Also, for future posts, always first post the entire chart and then any specific areas where you want help. It helps to see things in context.
