[CPAP] Self treating: Advice for tuning after first night OSCAR data?

[citrus1]

Bit of a setback today. AHI 3.98, and I don't feel as "fresh" waking up today. Slight headache when waking up. 

Pressure 6.4 - 9. No EPR, no ramp.

Had a good initial stretch, then was woken up by my dog. Fell back asleep OK after that, but kept waking up throughout the night. Not sure why.

In the chart, it looks like I could use more pressure, but I don't think I can tolerate it. Maybe raising the min pressure over time would be a better strategy?

I believe the clusters of leaks are from me moving around (back sleeper to side sleeper). 

Finally got my titration study booked for next month!

[SarcasticDave94]

You can try adding pressure in whichever way you can tolerate. Hypopnea present indicates more is needed. It may well make mask leaks worse though.

[citrus1]

You were right about leaks! Moved pressure min to 7.4 (kept max at 9), and sprang lots of large leaks. 

I’m going to experiment with different pillows and see if that helps, as the leaks seem to spring up when I move from back to side. 

This experience reminds me a bit of the Whack a Mole game

[citrus1]

Have not been able to improve the large leaks, and still getting a good number of CA and hypopneas. 

I am going to try switching to a full face mask (Phillips Dreamwear) because I believe a lot of my leaks are mouth leaks (they wake me up), even with taping. That should also help my issues with dry mouth.

Will take a short break from CPAP until the new mask comes. I think I can get by with a collar and mouth taping alone for a few days.