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desertscorpion
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08-31-2019, 08:04 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-31-2019, 08:08 AM by desertscorpion.)
APAP adjustments
Been using ResMed S9 Adapt for a couple months and seem to be stuck in the 2-3 AHI range and based on a typical night result (attached), was wondering what adjustments I should try to see if I can get AHI lower? (Is Leak Rate OK? Should I lower max PS?)
Steve 
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08-31-2019, 08:12 AM
RE: APAP adjustments
Your leaks are pretty bad. Have you tried a chin strap or a full face mask?
Sleepster
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desertscorpion
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08-31-2019, 08:17 AM
RE: APAP adjustments
Have not tried either....sleep on my side a lot and that is when leaks seem to occur I think
For side sleepers, chin strap or full mask may help?
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08-31-2019, 08:44 AM
RE: APAP adjustments
Sleeping on your side can cause the mask to push against your pillow and cause a leak. I'm a side-sleeper, too, and I like using the Papillow (do a search on amazon for papillow and you can find a similar product).
But it's more likely the leaks are due to air escaping out your mouth. That might be fixed with a chin strap, or if that doesn't work a full face mask. Contact your equipment provider and tell them what's going on. Usually people have to try several masks before finding one that fits them well.
Sleepster
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
jaswilliams
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08-31-2019, 02:20 PM
RE: APAP adjustments
(08-31-2019, 08:04 AM)desertscorpion Wrote: Been using ResMed S9 Adapt for a couple months and seem to be stuck in the 2-3 AHI range and based on a typical night result (attached), was wondering what adjustments I should try to see if I can get AHI lower? (Is Leak Rate OK? Should I lower max PS?) Steve as I said on the other site your leaks look a lot like mouth breathing maybe a cervical collar or chin strap will help
desertscorpion
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09-12-2019, 10:26 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-12-2019, 10:28 AM by desertscorpion.)
RE: APAP adjustments
Thanks for the chin strap advice...tried that and now AHI at 0.2-0.5 !
Only complaint now is minor aerophagia problem...would lowering PS Max help with that? Steve
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09-12-2019, 11:36 AM
RE: APAP adjustments
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