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CPAP Setting Adjustment - rockyc88 - 09-13-2024
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Hi all,
Been using the CPAP for a few weeks now and I've changed the settings around a lot along. I've trialed with different settings, chin strap, nasal pillows (S), but what I'm currently doing seems to have worked the best so far for me: nasal pillows (M), mouth tape, Xylident, sleeping supine. Still considering just using the humidifier since I still have pretty bad dry mouth. But, I'm unable to get my AHIs lower. Was hoping to get a few suggestions on what I could further change.
Thank you!
RE: CPAP Setting Adjustment - staceyburke - 09-13-2024
You are having quite a few centrals. We have had some success with using the trigger setting to cut the number of centrals. I would try setting the trigger to high and if that does not do much to extra high.
RE: CPAP Setting Adjustment - rockyc88 - 09-13-2024
I forgot to include that the trigger is already on very high!
RE: CPAP Setting Adjustment - Jay51 - 09-13-2024
Possibly some of your mask leaks could be contributing to your CA's. Stacey is spot on with the very high trigger to help. Here are some tips:
Mask Primer
RE: CPAP Setting Adjustment - quiescence at last - 09-13-2024
I applaude the pressure bump to 9.0, as the Sept 11th certainly points in that direction. I would stay here a couple of days straight, but anticipate trying a bump to 9.6. Otherwise, good to go, but listen to those who know the machine well, like sarcastic dave. I feel like the level of CAs you are having is not incredibly high, and there is no indication to me that CAs were distrubing your sleep.
QAL