09-11-2024, 04:32 AM
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RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
In supine position I have severe apneas, about 40 ahi, on my sides I have something like 6.
I was diagnosed with medium apneas (about 20ahi), that was the median that day.
I have ankylosing arthritis and thus I cannot stay on a side for too long. I've tried wearing a "backpack" to force me on one side, but it is a little torture for me.
RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
You might want to mention to your Cardiologist about the CSR breathing (since you have had a heart attack). They may have some suggestions.
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RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
I will, but I wonder if it is misinterpretation or not, because it is the second time I see this pattern in my oscar analysis.
RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
Can you upload a 3 minute zoom right in the middle of the CSR? Just click your cursor when the CSR starts; and drag your cursor to the right for 3 minutes of time. Then upload that chart to examine.
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09-11-2024, 05:18 PM
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RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
Sure thing...
Thank you!
RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
Thank you for posting those. Your 1st chart doesn't look like real CSR. The 2nd chart kind of resembles true CSR.
It would probably be good to show the 2nd chart to your Cardiologist at your next appointment.
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09-12-2024, 12:44 AM
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RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
It is the same set of events, with a different zoom level.
Of course I will show it to my doctor!
As for today...
It seems, those three days that I'm wearing the collar, the pressure doesn't go above 14.
Maybe I shall lower the pressure of the mask against my face
RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
Excellent, some progress
RE: Struggling to Lower AHI Below 5
Yes! And I think I shall lower my ERP to 2 so I don't provoke the central apnea mechanism as much.
And I will try increasing a notch my lower pressure setting.
Next thing is to investigate the masks thing.
As far as I know, there is no company that has a mask exchange program here in Greece. I could go to the company that sold me my CPAP machine and try some masks there but whatever I buy, I'm stuck with that.
When I had me first titration, a few years ago, they gave me a nose mask and after a few hours they woke me up and changed it for a full face mask because I was opening my mouth.
My turbinates where somewhat enlarged and nose congestion was a daily thing.
Now I got my turbinates cauterized but my nose airways are not the best you could have. And I reckon that in a few months/years my nose is going to fall back to the previous state. So, I don't think I'll ever use a nose mask.
I will go and try the f40 mask so I can minimize the rash on my face left and right to my noise.
Thank you people for taking the time to help me out.
If I discover something new or better, I will report back!
