10-07-2019, 09:56 AM
RE: AHI continues high
Thanks so much. I am looking at :anti snoring devices & pillows on Amazon. 
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10-07-2019, 10:06 AM
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Keep in mind that you are looking to keep the neck extended, nothing in the nose.
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10-07-2019, 10:11 AM
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I just ordered a chin strap & a cervical collar to see which one works best for me.
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10-07-2019, 10:21 AM
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(10-07-2019, 09:33 AM)Elvis Wrote: Thought I'd wait a while before sending another chart. What do you say about this one? Elvis, I think the soft cervical collar will help as we still see clustered obstructive events. Other issues I see: Your minimum pressure of 5.5 is too low. The Philips Auto BiPAP is slow to respond ahead of obstruction. It is the EPAP that works to prevent obstructive apnea. I recommend increasing EPAP min to 7.0. This is slightly above your current median and less than your 95% EPAP pressure. I see no reason to change maximum (IPAP) pressure at 14.0. With PS 4.0 your hypopnea and flow limitation is reasonably well controlled. PS can contribute to central events. I think we will leave PS alone for now pending your trial of a soft cervical trial. What is your BiFlex setting? I found I did best with 1 or 2, but had more events at 3. YMMV.
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10-07-2019, 11:52 AM
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Sleeprider, thanks for all your wisdom and information. My Biflex is 2, and I will change the Epap to 7. Did I mention that I just bought, it's on the way, a cervical collar & chin strap. I'll try both to see which is best for me.
Thank you, thank you very much! 
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11-11-2019, 09:59 AM
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I think this thread needs an update to show the results of using a soft cervical collar. In New Thread, Elvis posted the following results. This is a good example of what correcting positional apnea looks like.
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11-11-2019, 10:48 AM
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Maybe I misread your post, but I am, and have been using a cervical collar.
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