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First OSCAR Post - gohoos1998 - 10-29-2023
[attachment=55641][attachment=55640][attachment=55642]Hi all - I was diagnosed with mild apnea two months or so ago (AHI = 9) and have started utilizing my CPAP in the last couple of weeks. Last night was the first time I was able to keep my mask on for the majority of the night. I would be extremely grateful if a few of you were willing to look at some of my attached OSCAR stats/charts. Is there anything that I should change based off of this data/is there anything concerning here. Thank you very much - really appreciate it.
I can't get all the info in here as there is a max of 3 attachments, but I did include the summary. Let me know if you'd like me to provide any other information. Again, really appreciate it.
RE: First OSCAR Post - gainerfull - 10-29-2023
I'd recommend upping the minimum pressure to at least 6cm so you get EPR 2 full time. Optimally, you'd want to have your minimum at 7cmH20 and set EPR to 3.
Since you're using a full face mask you'll want to cinch it down a bit more and target a 95% leak rate of 0.00 if you can manage it. I wash my silicone f20 every night before bed to get it tacky and it makes a great seal.
Did you have a cpap titration done in a sleep lab? If so, care to share the results after redacting your personal info?
RE: First OSCAR Post - gohoos1998 - 10-29-2023
Appreciate the response. I will look to make those changes.
I actually have nasal pillows at the recommendation of my doctor. I should probably change that in my profile (is that possible?)
I never had a titration done and have not had much help from my doctor in the way of CPAP.