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SUDDEN INCREASE IN THE AHI AND LARGE LEAK AFTER USING AUTO CPAP FOR TWO MONTHS;REASONS
HELLO IAM A NEW SIGN UP FOR THE SLEEP GUIDE . IWAS INITIALLY HAVING AN AHI OF 4-5 AND AFTER USING THE AUTO CPAP FOR TWO MONTHS, SUDDENLY IN THE LASTWEEK MY AHI WAS SHOWN AS 25.3 FOR 7DAYS AND 9 FOR 30 DAYS. THE LARGE LEAK WAS SHOWN AS 43 FOR 7 DAYS AND 11% FOR 30 DAYS . CAN ANY FRIEND CALRIFY AND EDUCATE ME WHY THE SUDDEN INCREASE IN THE AHI AND OTHER PARAMETERS THOUGH I HAD BEEN CONTINUOUSLY USING THE CPAP AND OBSERVING OTHER PRECAUTIONS. THANK YOU. KK BEHARA.
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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A high leak will cause your AHI to go up. What mask are you using? What is your current pressure?
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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It's good you continuously use your machine. When we're compliant these setbacks are even more disturbing. I would try getting the leaks under control and if that doesn't help you can try raising or lowering your pressure just 0.5 cm weekly to see if that helps. I would go down a bit then up little by little. Too much pressure can be as bad as too little.
Also, are there any changes in your meds or sleeping habits lately?
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