cargo1954

I basically did the same as you. Had no clue what the terms meant. But in my case, I started researching and analyzing the data once I started monitoring the results with Resscan and Sleepyhead. Amazing what information these two programs give you and how much more you can learn from different sources on the Internet, all of which the doctors don't take the time to educate their patients.

The ironic part about this is that I was on a trial CPAP machine for the first month after my hospital sleep study After the month trial my doctor discussed the results with me and did not mention anything about my central apneas and said nothing about possibly prescribing a BIPAP machine. Makes me think that he was "pushing" the CPAP machines as opposed to taking the time to analyze my results more carefully I'll see what he says now and as you suggested, will speak up if something does not make sense seeing that I'm a bit more educated now on the different types of apneas.

Thanks again for your comments and input

Thank you for your response. I've made an appointment with my doctor to discuss further.

Thanks again

Hi

I was diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea in July 2017 and have been using a CPAP machine (AirSense 10 autoset) with pressure settings minimum =5, maximum=12. I've been monitoring my readings with Resmed MyAir and Sleepyhead. My AHI readings have been between 4- 7 most of the time. However, I notice that most of the AHI's consist of central apneas and hypopneas, hardly any obstructive apneas. I'm wondering if my CPAP machine is the best therapy treatment for these kind of apneas or will a BIPAP machine help more since it focuses more on breathing?

Thanks