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I started using CPAP about 8 years ago. I've had a basic CPAP machine that was set at 13 cmH2O and I've had good success with this but the machine was getting old and I hadn't had any follow up with a sleep doctor since my initial diagnosis. I got setup with a new ENT who suggested a home sleep study. I did 2 nights of the home sleep study and that resulted in a AHI score of 41. BTW, those were 2 of the worst nights I've ever tried to sleep. I only lasted 4 hours each night without my CPAP and it was brutal for me and my wife.

I just got my new APAP machine and learned about OSCAR. I loaded a n SD card into my machine and was eager to see what my results would be with a new machine and new mask, Resmed F30i (I used a Quattro FX full face for the last 8 years). They initially set my machine with a range of 6 - 20 cmH2O but when I first laid down the pressure of 6 was too low and I felt like I was starving for air. I went in a set my low pressure to 11 and that seemed to work.

Here are my charts from my first night. I did get up around 5:47 for a bathroom break and glass of water but overall, it was a good night. It will take me a little bit of time to get use to the new mask but I did like the fit. Any insights or comments are welcome.