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RE: Ideal AHI - Apnea Infant - 04-01-2018
Like Hojo, I am sure the collar helped me tremendously knock off most OSAs so that I could reduce pressures to help with leaks etc which were preventing good nights sleep.
Try an equivalent ie rolled towel beneath your chin. Some recommend those sleeping pillows-I forget the names-which can lock your head in a particular position . Maybe another member will chime in with the names.
RE: Ideal AHI - Allessio77 - 04-02-2018
(04-01-2018, 07:43 PM)Walla Walla Wrote: You might want to try EPR of 1 and see how it goes. Some time has gone by and maybe you'll do OK as far as CA's. If not you can switch it back. Looking at your chart I don't see clusters of events happening so I don't think the cervical collar is needed.
If I change my EPR to 1, what should I look for to assess effectiveness? Lower AHI? More comfort? Less leaks? No Increase in CA's?
RE: Ideal AHI - Walla Walla - 04-02-2018
Mainly your looking for comfort. You do want to make sure your CA events don't start increasing. If they due than revert back. But it's worth trying it for a night or two.
RE: Ideal AHI - Melman - 04-02-2018
Buckwheat chaff pillows can be configured to hold your head in a position that prevents chin tucking and reduce flow limitations. I use the CPAPfit pillow from amazon ($50) and have found it to be very comfortable and effective. I also use a soft cervical collar to prevent my mouth from opening to the point that it compromises the bottom seal of my F20 mask. I use the OTC collar from amazon. It comes in several heights and neck sizes. I find it to be quite comfortable.
RE: Ideal AHI - Allessio77 - 04-02-2018
(04-02-2018, 01:32 PM)Melman Wrote: Buckwheat chaff pillows can be configured to hold your head in a position that prevents chin tucking and reduce flow limitations. I use the CPAPfit pillow from amazon ($50) and have found it to be very comfortable and effective. I also use a soft cervical collar to prevent my mouth from opening to the point that it compromises the bottom seal of my F20 mask. I use the OTC collar from amazon. It comes in several heights and neck sizes. I find it to be quite comfortable.
I do use a CPAP pillow, not the same one as you....it has cut outs at the side for your mask to fit in. I use the same mask as you.
RE: Ideal AHI - Hojo - 04-02-2018
(04-01-2018, 07:29 PM)Allessio77 Wrote:(04-01-2018, 07:05 PM)Hojo Wrote: I'm a big proponent of at least trying a cervical collar if you haven't already, I found it really helps with OA and you may be able to reduce the pressure and hence, CA events.
I tried one at the beginning of my therapy, but didn't like it and sent it back to Amazon...it was too cumbersome...I may try a different model if you think it may help.
If you get fitted for a collar based on the assumption that it is to be worn for a neck injury, then yes, it will be way to large and uncomfortable. The one I use is not that large, just enough to help keep me from tucking my chin down.