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Help me make sense of OSCAR data - hexecution - 10-07-2023
Hi all,
I'm self-treating my sleep apnea since I couldn't get an accurate diagnosis where I live.
I've been using CPAP for two weeks now. My apnea is positional, normally I would get an AHI around 7 but when I use a wedge pillow, AHI drops to around 4.
I still wake up feeling tired and sleepy during the day. So I was hoping someone will help me interpret OSCAR data to see if there's any opportunities for improvements or pressure change.
Current pressure is 6 min, 12 max and averages around 10 each night.
I find it a little hard to breath when falling asleep, but maybe it's because I use a nasal mask?
I couldn't get OSCAR to import the data for this month so I'm attaching the images from the last day that was imported imported.
I appreciate if any one has any advice, since I can't seem to get any professional help from doctors or sleep specialists here.
Thanks.
RE: Help me make sense of OSCAR data - buzzman - 10-07-2023
you may want to try a full face like a F-30 it helped me. A nasal mask didn't work for me
RE: Help me make sense of OSCAR data - Old Steve - 10-07-2023
I am not an expert, just long time user. I think that you need to raise your minimum pressure to 9. Try it for a night or two and see how you feel. It should make your inhalation a little easier too.
RE: Help me make sense of OSCAR data - hexecution - 10-11-2023
I tried a full face mask first, HATED IT.
Thank you anyway
I raised the minimum pressure to 8 and it's easier to breath now. Thank you for the advice.
RE: Help me make sense of OSCAR data - PeaceLoveAndPizza - 10-11-2023
Overall it looks pretty good. Nice job getting there on your own.
The early cluster of OA may be positional caused by chin-tucking. If it continues consider a soft cervical collar or chinstrap. As Old Steve suggested increasing min pressure will help.
Give the changes a go and post another chart after a few days.