CPAP Setting Adjustment

[rockyc88]

           

Hi all,

Been using the CPAP for a few weeks now and I've changed the settings around a lot along. I've trialed with different settings, chin strap, nasal pillows (S), but what I'm currently doing seems to have worked the best so far for me: nasal pillows (M), mouth tape, Xylident, sleeping supine. Still considering just using the humidifier since I still have pretty bad dry mouth. But, I'm unable to get my AHIs lower. Was hoping to get a few suggestions on what I could further change.

Thank you!

[staceyburke]

You are having quite a few centrals.  We have had some success with using the trigger setting to cut the number of centrals.  I would try setting the trigger to high and if that does not do much to extra high.

[rockyc88]

I forgot to include that the trigger is already on very high!

[Jay51]

Possibly some of your mask leaks could be contributing to your CA's.  Stacey is spot on with the very high trigger to help.  Here are some tips:  
 Mask Primer

• Mask leak solutions
  

[quiescence at last]

I applaude the pressure bump to 9.0, as the Sept 11th certainly points in that direction. I would stay here a couple of days straight, but anticipate trying a bump to 9.6. Otherwise, good to go, but listen to those who know the machine well, like sarcastic dave. I feel like the level of CAs you are having is not incredibly high, and there is no indication to me that CAs were distrubing your sleep.

QAL