Todd's Therapy Thread | CPAP

[Toddsims]

No -- I did read the instructions and it was helpful, thanks.

My post #9 was an accidental re-posting of my #6 ... and unfortunately I could not find any way to delete a post already submitted. My apologies for the confusion.

By the way, last night, I tried upping EPR to 3 and as you can see here the night was no better. I'm still hoping to find settings to lower AHI and Leaks -- and I'm open to all recommendations for improving my therapy.

   

[Crimson Nape]

Attaboy!
Since your flow limits are so low, using an EPR of 3 is probably detrimental.

- Red

[Toddsims]

Thanks. I was thinking of going to EPR=1 and increasing the pressure by a cm or so, hoping to lower the AHI. Would that be advised?

Also - I know everyone says any leak rate below 24 is therapeutic -- but shouldn't I aim for much less than that?

Is there anything else in my charts that's significant or actionable?

[Crimson Nape]

It couldn't hurt trying. A zero leak rate is obtainable and preferred, but yours is so low I wouldn't worry about it.

Now, if you are expecting that you must get to an AHI of 0.0 to be successful, that is a different story. An AHI of zero can be obtained, but not in a repeatable and shouldn't be expected. The object of the game is to get to the lowest AHI with the equipment you are using, and your comfort.

- Red

[Toddsims]

Really appreciate that, thank you.