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Need Help - OSCAR - Low AHI/Mild RDI - Thehedgehog12 - 01-01-2025
Hello,
I recently got 2 at-home tests done and they both showed low AHI 2-4/hour but showed moderate RDI 6-9/hour. Furthermore, it was significantly higher in REM at 16-21/hour and REM sleep overall was low at 20%. Majority of my time spent in REM was in the supine position.
From these results, I was prescribed an APAP for mild OSA. I am waiting to get an in-lab study to confirm, but for now I went ahead and got an Airsense 11 AutoSet. However, I have not felt better the past two nights using it so I really can not tell if I need it nor if it is working. I know it will take more time but I was wondering if I could get some guidance based on my OSCAR data. The attached data is from last night (which was my second day using the APAP) and got a solid ~5 hours of sleep.
Thank you!
RE: Need Help - OSCAR - Low AHI/Mild RDI - Old Steve - 01-01-2025
I would set your minimum pressure to 9cmH2O and the maximum to 15cmH2O, leave your EPR set at 3cmH2O try the new settings for a few days then post some more chats. You also need to work on lowering your leaks.
Good luck with your treatment and welcome to the forum.
RE: Need Help - OSCAR - Low AHI/Mild RDI - Thehedgehog12 - 01-01-2025
Thank you! I will try that tonight. Should I try turning off the ERP and seeing that helps my CAs and OAs?
RE: Need Help - OSCAR - Low AHI/Mild RDI - Old Steve - 01-02-2025
For now leave the EPR on.