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anthonylieu
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Hello,
I haven't noticed a large difference since using my CPAP, so I took a break. I've decided to give it another shot, and am wondering if maybe there's something I'm doing wrong. I've attached my Oscar, please and thank you for the help!
You are having a few central apnea events but they do not seem to be happening when the pressure is higher. Your pressure setting seem ok.
There may be a small benefit in reduced hypopnea events by increasing EPR from 2 cm to 3 cm. You will only know by trying it.
It is not clear if you are using the Ramp set to Auto. It may improve your going to sleep experience. I would use a Ramp Start Pressure of 8 cm.
What issues are you having that are not encouraging more use of the CPAP?
EPR stands for Expiry Pressure Relief, or a pressure reduction each time you exhale. It can make breathing easier. For example if your pressure is 8 cm and EPR is set to 3 cm, then on inhale you get 8 cm of pressure and on exhale it is 5 cm. My experience is that EPR can also reduce the number of hypopnea events.
What type of mask do you use? If it is a nasal mask and you open your mouth during sleep that can cause a dry mouth.
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