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RE: Requesting help with Clear Airway issues - genasea - 01-02-2025
Thank you Dormeo.
That makes sense.
Are there any other settings that you would recommend on my airsense 11 that I am not currently configured for that may be better?
Also, how many weeks/months is it recommended to see the CA's gradually going down prior to me looking at other alternatives?
I appreciate your response
RE: Requesting help with Clear Airway issues - SarcasticDave94 - 01-03-2025
That was what my thoughts were supposed to reflect on VAuto or ASV. VAuto would be the better answer it seems.
The treatment emergent Central Apnea might taper off between 1-3 months. You decide progressively in a few weeks to a month "are they low enough to accept?". If no then maybe request to get onto the VAuto.
RE: Requesting help with Clear Airway issues - genasea - 01-03-2025
Thank you Dave, I will heed the advice given here. It is very much appreciated.
Jan 1 was a rough night with an AHI of 14.1.
However, I had a very good treatment last night with an AHI of 2.36, with 2.11 of that being from the CA. Once again pressure set to a constant 13 and zero leaks all night.
RE: Requesting help with Clear Airway issues - Dormeo - 01-03-2025
Nice to see this recent chart. Bracketing the transition cluster, your AHI was not much more than 1. I agree with Dave that the decline in your CA index may take one to three months. Be aware that CAs are "consistently inconsistent," as some people put it. So just look at the overall trend.
RE: Requesting help with Clear Airway issues - genasea - 01-03-2025
Dormeo, thank you for your insight. I will give it the time and see how it goes from there.
I really appreciate your and everyone else's perspective on this. It is very helpful and encouraging.
It is interesting in that I went from dreading having to use a CPAP machine into having an encouraging and optimistic outlook using it each night largely due to the valuable insight and informative thoughts by the members here. I have a lot to learn, but am encouraged to know there are others here that are willing to give their time and knowledge to help others. So, a huge thank you to everyone who has responded. I truly appreciate your time.
RE: Requesting help with Clear Airway issues - Dormeo - 01-04-2025
Keep us posted, would you? (In this same thread.)
RE: Requesting help with Clear Airway issues - genasea - 01-04-2025
I will do that. Thank you.