Two Days In

[RegenHealth]

Hello,

I was diagnosed with severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea earlier this week.  I just started APAP therapy on Thursday night, with the first night being really rough, especially from the standpoint of my throat and mouth drying out.  I analyzed my data in Oscar yesterday morning and changed several things.

* Changed Pressure to 7-13 - I selected 13 to help me get used to the pressure
* Changed Humidity to Manual 4 with 82 degrees
* Set my EPR to 1
* I tweaked the tightness of my mask several times during the first night as it was leaking a lot at higher pressures
* Changed to side sleeping as my first night was mostly on my back

I am curious if anyone with more experience can give me additional tips based on my latest Oscar chart.  I am most curious about the CA events. It should be noted that I had Covid a little over a week ago and I am still recovering from some throat irritation and I sometimes would try to clear my throat of phlegm which I am sensitive to.

Also, should I start moving my upper pressure higher as I get used to wearing the mask?

Any additional insight would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

[G. Szabo]

You are doing okay but can improve with a minimum pressure of 9 cm and ramp-of settings.
Your CAs are not concerning and will probably diminish with time. Then, you want to increase your EPR value.

[RegenHealth]

Thanks for the reply. So you are suggesting I set my minimum pressure and starting ramp to 9 cm?

I was already considering upping that slightly, so its good to hear confirmation that might improve my therapy.  I wlll go ahead and make that change for tonight.

[G. Szabo]

Yes. Minimum 9 cm. And turning the rap off.