Variable Breathing/CSR?

[tresero]

Things got worse, but I'm going in today and will follow-up.

Here are the last 2 days. One caveat, and I hate to admit it, but those last two have no beers at night, so 2 nights completely sober and I wonder if that is an issue? If you look at my other charts, things get bad after 3AM or so, now it starts right away. I'll add flex back in, and see what my options are for leaks. They love whatever is cheap at the VA and want me to use a strap, I have my doubts it will work because it makes me feel like I can't breathe at all.


   

   

[G. Szabo]

They may suggest a bi-level device with trigger adjustment capability.

[tresero]

Interesting, why a BiPAP?

[G. Szabo]

Because your high CAs can be mitigated with the trigger function, while the Hs and flow limits can be addressed with an increase pressure support (flex) your current instrument is not capable.

[tresero]

Thanks!

[tresero]

I got the new mask, a hybrid, and she adjusted my flex to 1 from 0. I don't have an appt with the doctor until Dec and she can't really change equipment. Hopefully the new mask will cut down on the leaks and make things better.

[tresero]

Just to followup. The new mask and flex level 1 seem to really help. I'm cautiously optimistic. If you see anything else to possibly change, let me know.

Thanks to everyone who replied! I'll give it a few days before I pass judgement.

   

[G. Szabo]

Eventually, when things settle, you might want to increase your flex. It has serious benefits for those who can tolerate it.