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Events have to be more than 10 seconds to be counted in the AHI number. You could have dozens of 9 seconds events and you can still have a low AHI. Programs such as Oscar or SleepHQ can help you better analyze your data.
I’m using the ResMed app and most every night it tells me I have had leaks. I don’t know how or where. I have used the MaskFit and I am starting out with no leaks. It doesn’t wake me up. In the morning the chin strap is still on. I have tried the Fisher Paykel Evora, ResMed N30, AirFit P30i (I also got the cushion type to try with this headgear). I am fed up.
Good afternoon. I’m new to cpap machine. I have the nasal mask. N20. It covers my nose and comes right above my mouth. I thought I liked it but it’s not really that comfortable . And the past couple of days I wake up feeling like I have stuffy nose. My numbers on the Resmed app are fine. I’m gonna ask to try full face mask. ❤
I can get almost 6 hours of sleep per night but it’s in 2-3 installment of 1.5-2 hours each - more like 2-3 long naps. I always wake up after 2-3 hours of continuous sleep 😢
I’ll check on the Inspire therapy. I’m training to be an airline pilot, which means many nights on the road in hotels. Uncontrolled OSA is a disqualifier for a medical certificate from the FAA. I had to submit data from my Resmed machine to the FAA to prove compliance with my therapy, so the Inspire therapy would likely also need medical clearance.
@@robertahosey9765 I think it's a good question. I have the P10 and it's causing whiteheads and sores around my nose holes. Ive heard this will go away in six weeks or so but they're so sore I can't wear the device daily. I'm new to using CPAP.
@@robertahosey9765 actually this is a good question. I will begin CPAP use within the next couple of weeks and would be interested in knowing also. I sort of imagine not due to the oils may interfere depending on your mask type. I normally use night moisturizer and have a supply which weren’t cheap.
This video is just what I was looking for. I just need to vent. I’m worried about my mother. She tends to take the mask off multiple times a night. She feels suffocated, claustrophobic and uncomfortable, she says. She doesn’t really understand how important it is to wear it for the majority of every night no matter what as long as it’s not a problem with the machine. And that’s what her doctor told her too. But she doesn’t want to understand because of the unpleasant discomfort she feels when using it. She has the same ResMed machine you showed us this video, and I saw that she’s only been using it for 3,5 hours a night for the past 8 months…. She’s already at high risk of heart problems due to really bad HCM. And her bmi is 44. And she has high blood pressure. ChatGPT is not really helping me, because I’ve already tried to talk to her in different ways with different approaches, but nothing works. Hearing it seriously and uprightly from a doctor would most definitely help. Her doctor is way too namby-pam-by. I love your videos. Thank you❤️
When I don't get good sleep, it happens a lot, I find I'm constantly eating junk food and sugary stuff like soda or tea to get through the day. Definitely makes it hard to lose weight.
Ive been using cpap for years and been a member of various cpap communities and here are a few things ive heard that were issues: 1. Machine too loud 2. Mask is too loud 3. Mask exhalation ports output a lot of air 4. Waking up with headaches 5. Dry mouth 6. Rain out 7. Still waking up tired 8. Doctors who just rely on AHI alone to determine CPAP effectiveness All of these are worth making videos about if you ask me.
Thank you for this video. I have been taking 400mg of Magnesium Glycinate, and melatonin 10mg at night; going to sleep is great but still waking up at random times between 2-3am almost nightly. I’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and currently in menopause- double whammy. Any suggestions to combat middle of the night awakening?
What mask do recommended for people who pull them off thru the night or poke thier eyes out? I tried 15 masks brought 4 types at $300 a pop and nothing worked .
I do like that mask that you suggest (ResMed N30) but it doesn’t give me a great seal, I have marks on side of face. I’m going to try the F40. F30 was great one night (0Leak/min) and I was almost 100% at 99% oxygen, but then the next night, horrible drawdowns in SP02 with LEAK 18L/min with the same mask that gave me great sleep/0 leaks the night before. It’s so frustrating! I’m on ASV now as I failed on CPAP, then Bipap for a year, now ASV. Still getting big drawdowns. So frustrating. I wonder if there is any true help that works. I think it’s all about the Leak being controlled so therapy is effective, but maybe I”m wrong.
Thank you - what a helpful straightforward video - I’ve been using cpap for just a week and it’s going to take a while to get used to it but understanding the options is really useful.
IH and narcolepsy are truly under diagnosed or misdiagnosed. Thank you for addressing these conditions specifically among postmenopausal women and for as advocating for these patient population. More power to you Dr Val ❤
I have been using the Resmed N20 mask but tonight I’m trying the Fisher and Paykel New Solo mask. I’ve already tried it on and seems very comfortable. One great thing I found already is that it’s easy to wear glasses with this mask on.Heres hoping it’s as good as all the hype.
I use the Resmed N30i and F30i for when I’m congested. I tried the Dreamwear full face, but some reason the mask leaves the under part of my nose sore.
Thanks for making the distinction. Yes under the nose = nasal cradle. Nasal cradle + mouth covering = hybrid. Agree skincare can be an issue as the full face masks have a larger surface area. Timing would be helpful and if one can apply the products earlier and have them absorbed before putting the mask on would help.
@@sleephoria I have a hybrid full face mask and switching to nasal cradle style it's just easier. It's a waiting 30 mins after applying skincare then a mask liner ( you purchase a pack for the month) and then 4 cloth padding to reduce the face lines from face mask. It's additional expense. Nasals are cheaper, don't leave marks on your face, easier to put on and take off, easy to travel with, easy to do with skincare. Full Face Masks are great for allergy season and mouth breathers but you sound like dark vador.
What are your thoughts on the studies that have examined benefits to sleep apnea in people who people who play the didgeridoo or double reed instruments?
Great question! Yes it certainly can work to improve the strength of one's upper airway. I have reviewed the data and found it fascinating. I haven't had any takers to actually follow through with this. There is a FDA approved device called eXcite OSA that may be beneficial for snoring-mild OSA. Working with a myofunctional therapist may help as well. Also there are some apps such as snore gym or myairway gym that offer instruction on this.
Thanks for the feedback. Happy to make a video on the mouth things. Are you referring to oral appliances made by dentists or different devices you can purchase online such as a tongue retaining device?
@@sleephoriayeah, the TRD does prevent my tongue from falling back at some level, but very uncomfortable. If I squeeze too much air out, my tip of tongue turns black, otherwise there is a chance it slips off. I use it as a retreat, in the case I need wake up either by leaks or aerophagia, and not wiling to use the CPAP.
My body just won’t allow me to sleep it will jerk me awake all night non stop even if I relax. So I have to take a benzo to sleep 😢 I’m guessing my anxiety is really bad. My body is just stuck in the fight or flight response:(
I have been on Xanax for about 8 years for insomnia. It was the only thing that works. I tried every prescription sleeping pill and none worked. But now I am trying to get off benzodiazepines and it is hell. I wish I had never touched it. Good luck to you on your journey. I am now struggling with rebound insomnia on withdrawal and the insomnia is 10x worse than before Xanax.
I feel like I'm the only person on earth who doesn't mind using a cpap machine. I sleep so comfortably with it, a solid 8 hrs, and I feel good when I wake up. It's so worth the initial awkwardness.
You are not alone Lisa. I love my CPAP and have been using one for 15 years. Finding the right mask is probably the most difficult and important thing other than the right pressure of course. When I was diagnosed, I resigned myself to it. It was that or keep destroying my health... I was lucky to adapt quickly and now I'm very comfortable with it as well. Very worth it for sure!
I hate my cpap! If i was not singel or older person i would have no problem, but cpap out the door and Inspire will be installed. Nobody want to date or sleep with someone with cpap.
I did a in hospital sleep test l was so nervous l did not sleep my doctor told me l have sleep apnea how does she know if l did not sleep told me l need a cpap machine.
I did an overnight sleep test in hospital and due to severe back issues and a very hard bed, I only had 62 minutes of sleep for the whole study. I was told the next day I stopped breathing 100 times and that I needed a machine. They never did any other medical tests or look around my neck or throat. I don't believe my sleep study was accurate and they were very quick to tell me to buy a machine. Since the machine I have had between 1 and 6 events per hour.
Nicely done Ma'am thank You. My dear departed Mother would rythe on the couch in the evenings, (mid 1960's) legs bent on the couch, rubbing a calf against the other knee. It wasn't a titled malady back then, nor were their meds. Looking back, She always appeared exhausted. She passed at 55 years old. Other conditions taken into account, of course. However, one can speculate, considering RLS consumed her sleep time, that it certainly affected Her overall health. My Aunt (Her Sister) suffers from it as do my cousins, and ME. I've been watching several 'tubes about the condition in hopes of gleaning something new. Thank You for noting the augmentation. The Requip (3 mg.) isn't quite doing it anymore, now the sensations are occurring in my forearms like my legs. I am interested to try the Gabapentin. I've tried alot of things, apparently in my case, medication is the only answer. But I'm so glad others have found relief in the things I didn't. Again, I appreciate Your well done presentation.
Thank you doctor.. The doctor did my sleep study didn't tell me I have positional apnea and put me on CPAP until I saw a new doctor few days ago and he said most likely I don't need CPAP and he ordered a new in lab sleep study as the first one was done at home.
What about just forcing yourself to sleep with your mouth closed so that your tongue doesn’t fall back and obstruct the airway and you just breathe through your nose all night long?
It typically occurs at the nap hour, and if you are in an environment whereby the room conserves heat too well, then the best approach is to do a before nap time workout routine of your choice for an hour and also remember to keep the dry air out during the summer the best way you know how or winter time using the thermo control with the "fan" control setting on "auto" fan setting simultaneously and not "on". Dry fan air will dissipate at auto setting, and it's good for the lungs when you do your workout out in your room at night before bed. That's my conclusion and cure after 38+ years, too. It seems that at this age, it is the gold standard age experience I've noticed. Human evolution wasn't meant for energy saving high-tech rooms, which trap dry air in rather to the contrary outdoor experience. Who even gets cured off of restless leg syndrome on a couch rather than outdoors doing stuff and then napping in the forest somewhere. I am serious about this. It's a cure on my behalf in every season of the year and counting. My time for a workout is at the 12 mark to 1am. It is cold outside to open windows and dangerous too. unpredictable too if you live with your loved ones.
