[CPAP] OSCAR Data

[richardb123]

Hello,

I'm trying to fine-tune my CPAP machine as I haven't been getting much help from my doctor. I'm including screenshots from last night's sleep and I've been feeling really tired overall. I'm hoping that someone can help me with the settings of my machine to determine best steps forward. I am using the Evora full face mask and also a chin strap. I've been debating trying to switch to using tape to cover my mouth, but waned to see if any of the information from my OSCAR data could help if there are any settings that I need to change. 

Thank you for the help! I've really been struggling to feel fully rested for quite a while. 

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[staceyburke]

Two things I that would help.  First you need to set the EPR to Full time, set EPR 3.  The second is you have a few positional apnea.  You can see positional apnea where either H or Oa events are clustered together.  Getting rid of as many as you can will lower your AHI.  Positional apnea can NOT be controlled by pressure changes.  You have to find out what position you are getting into and cutting off your own airway.  Have you changed your sleep position?  Sleeping on your back?  Using more (or new) pillows?  These things can cause positional apnea by chin dropping to your sternum and cutting your airway.  Think of it of a kinked hose – nothing can get through – you have to unkink the hose…