Help with interpreting OSCAR data
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 18 months ago. Probably 3-4 months after starting with a CPAP (ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™) I started to feel amazing. But lately I’ve started to feel extremely fatigued again.
I’ve tried analyzing my data in OSCAR but am struggling. Could anyone take a look and provide any feedback that jumps out to them? Thanks so much
RE: Help with interpreting OSCAR data
Your Central Apnea, the CA events, are slightly elevated and maybe it's a source of disruptions. I'd try this: turn off the Ramp and turn your EPR back to 2. Both of these may be increasing CA. Try it a night and report back. It looks like there's sometimes a leak spike. It too can be a disruption source for some.
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OSCAR - Understanding the Data (Need Help)
Hey everyone,
Recently turned my EPR back to 2 and got rid of my ramp (10 days ago) to address slightly elevated CA events. Last night was probably my best night from a feeling standpoint but I’m still not getting consistent results and was hoping someone could look at my OSCAR chart and provide any feedback or share anything that catches their eye.
RE: OSCAR - Understanding the Data (Need Help)
Since your predominant events are CA i suggest you dial back EPR to 1 or turn it off and see what happens. I have suggested that this thread be moved to your original thread. It's easier for those trying to help you if you keep your responses in the same thread.
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RE: OSCAR - Understanding the Data (Need Help)
First, since you slept well, that is 95% of the game. The CA events come from being ventilated more than you are accustomed to, but they usually diminish on their own in time. They are very unimportant from a health and sleep disruption point of view. These kind of CA events happen when CO2 levels fall and you just don't generate a signal to breathe until the CO2 builds back a bit, usually 10 seconds. As Melman suggests, you can reduce EPR or just continue as-is and your body will adjust.
RE: Help with interpreting OSCAR data
The inconsistency in numbers is because CA is what we like to call consistently inconsistent. Expect it to jump around, this is normal. The advice given above is sound.
