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Wanting additional insight on what might be causing me to be so tired
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Wanting additional insight on what might be causing me to be so tired
Originally tried using a CPAP back in 2017 and was unable to keep compliance. After a septoplasty and tonsillectomy I was able to resume CPAP usage in 2019, and be able to be very compliant with using it as well. I have been compliant with it now for 4 years and have a very low AHI reported from my CPAP. I never once noticed a change in my chronic tiredness though. I had a big change in how much I stored from these 2 surgeries though which was nice. Today I took a look at some of my data using Oscar and it was interesting to see the data, but I was surprised to see some events almost 20 seconds without breathing but still maintaining a low AHI. I am more than happy to provide additional data too!


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RE: Wanting additional insight on what might be causing me to be so tired
You have a structural leak that needs fixing. During those leaks I see many disturbances. You might have a real leak somewhere in your system and/or a non-optimized mask fit. Does your older data also show structural leakage?
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RE: Wanting additional insight on what might be causing me to be so tired
Yeah it appears I have had some amount of leakage for the entire duration. Attached some additional screenshots.


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RE: Wanting additional insight on what might be causing me to be so tired
I've tried upping the pressure and having it at auto and both of these haven't helped either.
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RE: Wanting additional insight on what might be causing me to be so tired
Two things
You have a significant mask leak, try a new mask.
And it looks like your Flow Limits are not being effectively managed.

Dreamstations are notoriously bad at flow limit management. Try a different brand or Increase your pressure.
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