01-20-2023, 09:28 AM
RE: Declining Effectiveness / Interpreting OSCAR
The clusters of OA like at 01:50 are from chin-tucking. Leaks are a problem if they are disrupting your sleep, and they seem to be present through the night. Your therapy looks excellent other than those issues. Rather than taping, I think it helps to use an aid to help keep the jaw closed. A cervical collar that supports the back of the jaw might be helpful. I emphasize the back of the jaw rather than the chin because that is where a lot of airway control can happen. It's similar to laying on your side and pulling a corner of the pillow over your shoulder under the jaw. You will see this keeps the airway in an optimal position and helps resist leaks.
Sleeprider
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Download OSCAR Software
Soft Cervical Collar
Optimizing Therapy
Organize your OSCAR Charts
Attaching Files
Mask Primer
How To Deal With Equipment Supplier
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
