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Not sure if my previous discussion posted so here I go again....I was diagnosed with OSA about 7-8 yrs. ago but never got used to using CPAP. Today I'm forcing myself to use the machine because I'm simply tired of being tired all of the time. I use a full face gel mask as I'm 90% a mouth breather. I'm confused as to the numbers on the machine itself. The provider explained about the mask - the cleaning, assembly & use of it, but never explained as to what the numbers mean. The ramp speed, the humidity control???? The most confusing is the large number that night after night goes up & in the morning when I turn off the machine the reading is higher than the morning before. It started below 100, today's read 133. Does anyone know what this means & whether I should be concerned? Does it mean I'm actually stopping my breathing more during the night or is using CPAP actually starting to help me? Please someone with some insight please help me understand all of this!
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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Hi Jeanette. Could there be a decimal point in those numbers making them 10 and 13?
This is probably not a number that will tell you how well your treatment is working.
Ramp is a feature that starts you out at a lower pressure and gradually raises the pressure to your prescription. The purpose is to help you go to sleep.
Humidity- I'm not familiar with your machine. I don't know how you set your humidity. 1 is low humidity while 5 is high humidity. The purpose is to humidify the air so your nasal passages and mouth do not become excessively dry during the night. Finding the right setting takes some experimentation. You want to be comfortable without having water collect in the tubing. My machine has a dial and I use a setting of two as I live in a humid area.
When you are up to it I suggest reading the FAQ on this forum- you will find lots of information.
Keep the questions coming, we'll help as much as we can. Your DME (I have one tech who works with me with questions and problems) should also be a source of support.
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Permalink Reply by Maggie Buehler on
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There is no decimal in the number on my machine - just 133 - I just don't know what it means but I can probably contact the Sleep Medicine Group that did my study tomorrow for more information....they have my records on file. Thanks for offering to help!
Mary Z said:
Hi Jeanette. Could there be a decimal point in those numbers making them 10 and 13?
This is probably not a number that will tell you how well your treatment is working.
Ramp is a feature that starts you out at a lower pressure and gradually raises the pressure to your prescription. The purpose is to help you go to sleep.
Humidity- I'm not familiar with your machine. I don't know how you set your humidity. 1 is low humidity while 5 is high humidity. The purpose is to humidify the air so your nasal passages and mouth do not become excessively dry during the night. Finding the right setting takes some experimentation. You want to be comfortable without having water collect in the tubing. My machine has a dial and I use a setting of two as I live in a humid area.
When you are up to it I suggest reading the FAQ on this forum- you will find lots of information.
Keep the questions coming, we'll help as much as we can. Your DME (I have one tech who works with me with questions and problems) should also be a source of support.
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These are the numbers on the LCD screen as soon as you wake up? What does it say next? What is your prescribed pressure?
Good idea to call the Sleep Medicine Group for help.
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