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my cpap machines fo from 7 down too 4 dearing the nite any one no y it does that or do i have 2 call some one .. its new i got it in feb.. and it feel like i can breth at all when im on it can any one help thenks
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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sounds like you need to get the pressure bumped up, and maybe set within a tighter range. the machine shouldn't make you feel as if you're struggling to get air.
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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At a pressure of 7 you probably don't need to use the ramp. With the ramp setting at 4 many of us would feel as though we couldn't breathe either. Bumping the ramp up is not going to be that much different from your pressure of 7. My machine is set a pressure of 9 and I find I don't need the ramp and haven't used after about the 1st week.
If you have the humdifier on try turning it down some. Too much humidity can be as bad as no humidity.
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Permalink Reply by rob on
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thanks mike .. is 7 too low or what im trying 2 ounder stand this all . some ppl r at 9 and all the way up too 17 .. how did thay no how 2 set it at 7 and my ramp at 4 ???..
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i dont use the ramp at all .. i do have a humdifier its at 3 some times i put it at 2 im in AZ where its dry . im trying 2 ounder stand this all where i got the cpap and every thing there no help at all .. so thats y im on here looking for help.
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Go back to the local DME supplier you got your CPAP from and explain to them what is happening. It is part of their job to educate, advise and provide support for you as you acclimate to CPAP therapy. I'm taking a GUESS that your pressure setting is 7 and the 4 you are seeing is either the Ramp starting pressure or perhaps your C-Flex or EPR is set at 3 which would take your exhalation pressure down around 4 while your inhalation pressure would be 7.
Your pressure settings were determined during your in-lab titration study w/mask and CPAP. Rock explained that in response to your post in another thread. I think the "What is everyone's pressure set at?" thread.
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Permalink Reply by Butch Hernandez on
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I agree with Judy. It is your DME's responsibility to educate and troublehsoot. They should have equipment to verify all settings accurately. If your machine is not functioning properly, then they should replace it for you.
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