Hypothetical question re: typical APAP optimization for OSA based on 2-week data

[Gideon]

For example, in this crossover-design study showing lesser aerophagia symptoms with APAP than with CPAP, the median pressures on APAP were more than 4 cm H2O lower on APAP than CPAP.  The AHI was not significantly different on APAP vs CPAP despite the APAP Min being a full 6 cm H2O less than the average P95 on that therapy.

The P90/P95 is a commonly used Starting Point for CPAP therapy.  

Using "about" P90/P95 - 2 as a common Starting Point for the APAP Minimum pressure strikes me as too high of a Starting Point minimum.

When we see or hear about issues such as aerophagia we adjust.  That is why it is just a starting point.

[Shin Ryoku]

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Thanks, everyone, for the discussion. I've been confined to my room for the past couple days so I have less chance of transmitting influenza B to my daughter. Probably not the best time for me to try and participate in such a thread.

[Sleepster]

Why bother. You'll just disagree.

If that's the way you feel then take your own advice, don't bother to write a response at all. Move on to reading a different thread and ignore this one. Your comment borders on being disruptive.

Since the OP has withdrawn, this thread is closed.