Need Help Finding Right Settings

[dmarks563]

So I started using a CPAP machine (ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto) about 3 weeks ago. I had an at home sleep study done, which basically put me just below what is diagnosable for mild sleep apnea. Around 4 AHI each night. Long story short, I was planning on getting a MAD, but since I was not diagnosable by the study, I had to figure something else out. 

For the life of me, I cannot get my AHI any lower than around 1.7 - 2.5. Any advice on where my settings should probably be at? I am still wildly exhausted each and every day. Lowest I've been able to get is 1.5. Do I need to have my AHI close to 0 to be able to get any benefits?

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So I started using a CPAP machine (ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto) about 3 weeks ago. I had an at home sleep study done, which basically put me just below what is diagnosable for mild sleep apnea. Around 4 AHI each night. Long story short, I was planning on getting a MAD, but since I was not diagnosable by the study, I had to figure something else out. 

For the life of me, I cannot get my AHI any lower than around 1.7 - 2.5. Any advice on where my settings should probably be at? I am still wildly exhausted each and every day. Lowest I've been able to get is 1.5. Do I need to have my AHI close to 0 to be able to get any benefits?

   
   
   

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Oh gotcha, thanks for responding. 

Is the PS setting ok? And should I consider switching to CPAP mode or stick with auto? I've heard CPAP mode gets better results sometimes.

[SarcasticDave94]

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[SarcasticDave94]

I would consider increasing Min pressure to 5 or 6, just to have more airflow to begin with.

You do not need zero AHI, however you need to rest well with reasonable comfort regarding sleeping and using the VAuto.

[staceyburke]

No you don't need 0 to get a good nights sleep.  You need to work on settings that allow you to fell better rested.  Remember that this condition has been going on for a long time even before it was diagnosed.   It will take a while to feel better...