4 hours ago
Need some advice
Hello all,
Brand new here. I need some help/advice.
A quick history...
Diagnosed Moderate OSA in August 2024. Study showed 25 AHI, during study cyclical oxygen saturations during study showed lowest at only 93%.
Follow up with the Dr assistant we agreed/advised to do a 3 month conservative approach without treatment because the Dr said my oxygen levels remained in a "safe" zone.
*Please note I have almost no symptoms... moderate snoring occasionally which seems to increase only when I have alcohol. I wake up several times a night but always fall back to sleep. Most days I feel pretty good. My apple watch shows more wake ups then I generally remember but I do flip sides a lot in the night. Always have.
2nd follow up I have decided to give CPAP a try simply to see if I notice any difference in my sleep and how I feel during the day/in general. They want to do a 2nd titration study, which is booked in March (it's free as I am in Ontario)... In the mean time I was given an almost brand new Airsense 10 Autoset from a family member. I have no mask yet but have been researching different types.
So here's my questions.
1. Should I try this on my own in the mean time before the titration study? What sort of starting pressure range might be appropriate? I need help here..
2. I'm a side sleeper, flip back and forth. As far as I know I'm a nose breather/sleeper. Odd time I wake up on my back with mouth open but seems rare. Any mask recommendations?
3. Is a 2nd titration sleep study even necessary? I've been reading some real mixed opinions on this. I would rather not as it's not the most fun I have had before lol
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!! : )
Brand new here. I need some help/advice.
A quick history...
Diagnosed Moderate OSA in August 2024. Study showed 25 AHI, during study cyclical oxygen saturations during study showed lowest at only 93%.
Follow up with the Dr assistant we agreed/advised to do a 3 month conservative approach without treatment because the Dr said my oxygen levels remained in a "safe" zone.
*Please note I have almost no symptoms... moderate snoring occasionally which seems to increase only when I have alcohol. I wake up several times a night but always fall back to sleep. Most days I feel pretty good. My apple watch shows more wake ups then I generally remember but I do flip sides a lot in the night. Always have.
2nd follow up I have decided to give CPAP a try simply to see if I notice any difference in my sleep and how I feel during the day/in general. They want to do a 2nd titration study, which is booked in March (it's free as I am in Ontario)... In the mean time I was given an almost brand new Airsense 10 Autoset from a family member. I have no mask yet but have been researching different types.
So here's my questions.
1. Should I try this on my own in the mean time before the titration study? What sort of starting pressure range might be appropriate? I need help here..
2. I'm a side sleeper, flip back and forth. As far as I know I'm a nose breather/sleeper. Odd time I wake up on my back with mouth open but seems rare. Any mask recommendations?
3. Is a 2nd titration sleep study even necessary? I've been reading some real mixed opinions on this. I would rather not as it's not the most fun I have had before lol
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!! : )
