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RE: Feel worse on lower EPR even though AHI seems the same?
When I was using an AirSense 10 Autoset, I usually had a lower AHI when EPR was set to 1 rather than 2 or 3. I suspect the reason is because EPAP controls apneas while IPAP controls hypopneas. So when you increase EPR it decreases your EPAP. Bipaps work opposite, since Pressure Support increases IPAP over EPAP.
RE: Feel worse on lower EPR even though AHI seems the same?
Tried the settings you recommened. Felt pretty sleepy and it gave me some pretty bad stomach pain I've felt all day. I didn't change anything else. Any suggestions? Lower pressure? Different EPR?
RE: Feel worse on lower EPR even though AHI seems the same?
What settings have you tried prior to this? It seems you've got several threads going on.
Your events look low, seeming to be decently controlled by this lower pressure set.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
03-14-2024, 09:20 PM (This post was last modified: 03-14-2024, 09:21 PM by SarcasticDave94.
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RE: Feel worse on lower EPR even though AHI seems the same?
Which, if any, did you feel best with? Maybe you can try a pressure without range but still with EPR. Maybe try 7, 8, 9 only and EPR 3. Either use regular AutoSet mode and put that number in both Min and Max, or CPAP mode with that number and EPR 3.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
RE: Feel worse on lower EPR even though AHI seems the same?
Is there some stomach issue that could be a hindrance? If there is, maybe we can help with it.
Myself I have hiatal hernia, acid reflux. I had to build up tolerance to CPAP pressures, and my last was at a highest of 25 cmH2O inhale. I sleep slightly inclined and mostly on my left side. Just don't stack lots of pillows or it can make Apnea worse.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
RE: Feel worse on lower EPR even though AHI seems the same?
Yeah definitely have some acid reflux. I take some over the counter medication for that. I also have tried keeping track of dietary things that trigger it.
I wonder if that's the real root cause of sleep being worse at random times.
