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New and not sure about my charts - Rattler - 12-08-2023
Hi everyone,
I am new to the community and newly diagnosed with sleep apnea. I got my airsense 10about a week and a half ago and the sd card about a week ago. untreated my number was 34.6. I am already feeling a difference with my apap. I have been trying to read my Oscar data and make adjustments, but I am not really sure I understand. I did read the wiki. I have pressure relief set at 2 because at a setting of 1 it feels like I can't exhale, and at 3 it feels like I can't inhale. 2 is like the three bears setting for me, just right. I have ramp turned off because any pressure below 8 and I feel like I can't breathe.
Just noticed my screenshots are blank. I am using Ubuntu and will have to look into what it going on. Sorry for the post!
RE: New and not sure about my charts - Rattler - 12-08-2023
Sorry here are my screenshots.
RE: New and not sure about my charts - PeaceLoveAndPizza - 12-08-2023
Glad you posted the new charts. I know I'm colourblind, but looking at the first charts I wondered if I was Stevie Wonder...
First, please organise your charts according to the link in my sig "Organise your OSCAR charts".
You are doing a bang-up job on finding a good starting point. You have two basic issues. Your leaks are affecting things, so they need to be dealt with first. You need a better fit with headgear or properly sized cushion. There are a number of good videos on YouTube that can help with mask fitting and adjustments.
Second, you have flow limits driving up the pressure and causing swings. Consider trying a pressure range of 10-14 EPR 3 full-time. That should be enough pressure to manage the OSA events and reduce the flow limits without causing discomfort.
Give it a go and let us know how it works. And please work on the leaks as they will continue to impact sleep and therapy.
RE: New and not sure about my charts - Rattler - 12-08-2023
Thank you for the reply and advice. I will try to get the large cushion I have been using on the dream wear full face to seal better, if not I will try out the medium to see if it's better. They both fit and don't leak while I am awake, I suspect perhaps the larger more comfortable while awake moves in my sleep. I will make the adjustments to my machine and give it a go tonight.
My apologies about the order of the Oscar data. I had already read the proper format but still didn't get it right. Will the order stay correct once it is set properly?
Thank you again.
RE: New and not sure about my charts - PeaceLoveAndPizza - 12-08-2023
No worries mate. Easy enough to fix. And yes, the changes will stay in place once set.
RE: New and not sure about my charts (updated charts) - Rattler - 12-09-2023
Switched over to the medium cushion last night and made the suggested changes. I also figured out how to go to just the time I was actually trying to sleep rather than using the machine to try to get use to it while awake. This seems like a huge jump forward in the right direction to me.
RE: New and not sure about my charts - PeaceLoveAndPizza - 12-09-2023
How do you feel this morning? Things look really good, so before we try to tweak anything I want to make sure the juice is worth the squeezing.
RE: New and not sure about my charts - Rattler - 12-09-2023
I woke up before my alarm went off this AM and feeling GOOD! No morning headache, my brain is firing on all cylinders, and for once I am in a good mood in the morning. Quite a large change. I think you helped me find my perfect setting very quickly and if I am honest I just need to keep an eye on my charts and make sure they stay like this.
I appreciate the help and advice!