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RE: Johnny O's ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto for severe sleep apnea (61 AHI) and OSA, CSA - Sleeprider - 03-21-2024
The Vauto has more tricks up its sleeve than you're using. I wish I could get a full look at your settings, but they are cutoff. First thing I would do is set the trigger sensitivity to high to knock down the CA events. Pressure range looks good.
RE: Johnny O's ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto for severe sleep apnea (61 AHI) and OSA, CSA - JohnnyO - 03-21-2024
Here are the settings. Should I get the same device? Thanks!
RE: Johnny O's ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto for severe sleep apnea (61 AHI) and OSA, CSA - Sleeprider - 03-21-2024
Yes the device is right, and the alternative would be CPAP, which I don't think would come close. I see trigger is already high, and most of your CA events have an arousal before them. Flow limits are under control. Events are not a problem, and they don't seem to come from inadequate pressure. You might want to read the positional apnea wiki as I suspect the occasional spikes of flow limitation and some events come from a poor cervical alignment, but may also be normal. Getting the leaks down would be a big deal, and there is no harm in trying something different like the F40. You can always go back. I agree with your idea to use some of the exercises to see if you can better control pressure before going that route.
RE: Johnny O's ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto for severe sleep apnea (61 AHI) and OSA, CSA - JohnnyO - 03-21-2024
Thanks again for your very helpful info! I'll get the doctor to order the same device, get the leaks under control, and update you when all that is done.