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i jest got my cpap and my remastar m .. iv been on it for 4 weeks know .. im at a 7 is that good or bad .. i can go down too a 4 if i beed too . i always stop breathing then i would wake up chocking and gasping a lot did a sleep studdy and got one . thay said i was at a 7.. dont no what thay meen thay talk 2 me like i was a DR ughi hate when thay do that can some one help thank u
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Whether your set pressure of 7 cms is "good" or "bad" depends entirely on how effectively it is treating your OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Most CPAPs have a pressure setting range of 4 cms to 20 cms so you are not at an extreme of pressure settings.
That 7 cms of pressure your CPAP is set at is the amount of air pressure thought to be needed to keep your airway open so that you don't experience any apneas whilst sleeping or to stop any apneas that might occur.
Surprisingly, I suppose, the amount of pressure needed to open or keep open your airway has absolutely nothing to do w/how severe your OSA is/was. Those w/severe OSA might need only a slight pressure setting whilst another w/just mild OSA might need a fairly high pressure setting - or vice versa. You never know until you are titrated and the best pressure for you determined.
Titrate = to determine or estimate by titration
Titration = Determination of the quantity of
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think u judy that helps a lot what u said ....
Judy said:Whether your set pressure of 7 cms is "good" or "bad" depends entirely on how effectively it is treating your OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Most CPAPs have a pressure setting range of 4 cms to 20 cms so you are not at an extreme of pressure settings.
That 7 cms of pressure your CPAP is set at is the amount of air pressure thought to be needed to keep your airway open so that you don't experience any apneas whilst sleeping or to stop any apneas that might occur.
Surprisingly, I suppose, the amount of pressure needed to open or keep open your airway has absolutely nothing to do w/how severe your OSA is/was. Those w/severe OSA might need only a slight pressure setting whilst another w/just mild OSA might need a fairly high pressure setting - or vice versa. You never know until you are titrated and the best pressure for you determined.
Titrate = to determine or estimate by titration
Titration = Determination of the quantity of
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You're more than welcome. Don't be bashful about asking any questions you want. We were all beginners once.
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The learning curve for sleep apnea and all of the process that goes with it is hard, but stay with it, I know as it saved my life. My family suffers. a sister and father have healed since I showed them the path to health. It takes awhile to work through all of the "parts", thoughts, feelings, and issues. And we are really exhausted folks with brains that are not working well due to lack of sleep. But, marching back into the doctor with a list of questions has helped me. I have tried 5 different masks in the past year, and finally found one. My husband loves how peaceful I am at night, but it took months to get there. There is no good or bad with the numbers, just what works. If you hate doctor talk, tell them! I start my "telling them" with the phrase "I know you are trying hard to fix me, but I am an exhausted person....when you get my questions answered and I understand them with my tired brain, I will be much more compliant, then you will have done a better job....and that should be our goal". Works every time.
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