Hello and help...please!

[SBates]

I've been reading posts on these boards on and off and finally decided to join. I also recently downloaded OSCAR but it's pretty confusing to me. Would anyone be willing to look at my results and give me some advice on what might be going on? Thanks for any help!

[barney999]

I'm new here as well.  You'll have to provide more info for folks to help you.

Here's a link you'll need to properly organize your OSCAR charts.

https://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.ph...ganization

[SBates]

Thanks for the info... I'll try to get it posted and organized correctly.

[SBates]

How is this? Better?

[OpalRose]

Welcome to Apnea Board!  Thanks for revising the chart.  

The biggest issue is the "Positional Apnea".    Read about that Here.

Note the "clumps" of apnea on your graph.  This indicates you are sleeping in a way that is cutting off your air supply.  This usually occurs when you tuck your head into your chest, and can happen on your back or side.  But side sleeping is preferable to try and overcome this.  Also, note what type pillow you use.  Using one thinner, but supportive pillow works better than using a taller fluffy pillow that can cause your neck to tilt forward.

Your leak rate looks good, but the 95% Flow Limitation is too high.  This is probably being causing from the chin tucking.  We like to see that number much lower... around
.05 and lower.

Using EPR will help with FL, along with the Hypopnea and Reras.

If you're willing, try these adjustments and repost in a day or two.  We'll also keep tabs on the CA's.  

Change the Mode from Cpap to Auto.  

Set the minimum to 11cm
Set the maximum to 13cm
Set EPR to 3 for now.

Set Ramp to 8cm, so it's a little closer to the minimum.  

Work on the Positional Apnea, as that most important.  Making changes to your settings won't help much if you don't conquer that.  

http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...ng_therapy

[SBates]

Wow, thanks for all the info OpalRose. I really appreciate that. I'll make these changes and give an update soon. Have a great day!

[SBates]

OpalRose, thanks again for looking at my results. I changed my settings as per your suggestions and have attached another chart from OSCAR. Thank you!

[OpalRose]

Well, results are not that great, but expected. By using EPR, the CA's did increase. Also, not much help with FL, Hypopnea, Reras.

Did you have a sleep study done? If yes, could you post those results here?

If you experienced CA's during a study, then you may want to touch base with your doctor and discuss these results. You may need to be on an ASV machine.

[SBates]

Thanks again. I'll post study results soon. I'm changing back to my original settings as well and gather more results. Have a great night.