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Do I need a BiPAP?
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Do I need a BiPAP?
Still feeling tired after 1 1/2 years of therapy. I was advised by a member of this community that getting a Bi-Level could help.

What can it do better than my current machine? I'm ready to invest whatever it costs if it means I'm gonna feel better.

Sleep data attached.


   
   
   

Thanks!
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RE: Do I need a BiPAP?
You have significant flow limitations, and a bi-level device like mine can help . 
As for tuning your current instrument, I am not familiar with its capabilities. If you can define a difference between the EPAP and IPAP, then you can improve your situation. Judging from the pressure plot, you have this capability and are using about a 3 cm difference.  Try to increase it to 4 cm if it is within the capability of your instrument.
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RE: Do I need a BiPAP?
I'm not so good with the Prisma line, but fortunately we have a good wiki to help optimize. https://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.ph...timization
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