Cpap titration polysomnogram

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Avatar m tn with sleep apnea. Did you do a follow-up sleep test (polysomnography with titration)? Or, did they actually put a CPAP mask on you during your test(s) at the laboratory? If not, you may need to see your sleep physician again and have a PSGT (Polysomnography with titration). If your problem is not "simple" obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP/BiPAP/AutoPAP, etc. may not meet your needs.
Avatar m tn What type? What are your thoughts regarding automatic titration vs. setting the titration to a constant setting? Do some people require oral devices in conjunction with CPAP treatment? Thank you for your opinion.
1622896 tn?1562364967 Hi Bob How long have you had your machine mate, how often do you change the silicone face mask, how often do you clean the whole apparatus, how many hours on average per night or week do you use the CPAP machine , do you use a humidifier on the CPAP , have you had any trouble with the CPAP. I have had my CPAP machine just over 12 months I have used it for approx 1850 Hrs and used two face masks ( silicone ) I have my humidifier set at 2 no more.
Avatar m tn Hi there! I got the results of my polysomnogram and the diagnosis stated "normal sleep study." There was nothing to indicate apnea - I had a 76.3% sleep efficiency over 344 min, with 67 min sleep latency, 216 Stage R latency, WASO 39 min, and my sleep stage percentages seemed okay at N1 9.9%, N2 56.7%, N3 17.9% and R 15.6%. AHI was 5.2.
Avatar m tn Been on the CPAP for the last year. three months ago I had a septoplasty...All went well. Two weeks ago I had UPPP surgery and ever since the first night as soon as I fall asleep I start choking. Seems like even when I'm awake i can take a deep breath through my nose and feel my tonge/throat closing off. I"ve video taped myself sleeping the last few nights and it's happening about every 5 to 10 minutes. I'm choking on the inhale...
Avatar n tn However, I know that there is more to it than that, because prior to CPAP therapy I did not experience this, and with the increase in CPAP pressure to 12 cm H20 following titration, the swelling is quite severe. More telling is the fact that when I suspended CPAP therapy for almost a week (due to difficulties with the DME provider), the swelling went down (and night time visits to the bathroom to urinate returned).
Avatar n tn please kindly advice me on this.i have read about cpap machine.i am afraid that it is not going to be comforable.could u please advice me with options...i am not over weight also.my weight is only 120 lbs.
Avatar m tn I would advise you to consult a sleep specialist who would assess with first a sleep questionnaire, and then he may ask for a polysomnogram, which is an overnight sleep study as this helps to detect the apneas. Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is by CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) where air under gentle pressure is passed into the airways keeping it patent. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar f tn Yes, there can be a link. Every time you stop breathing, you create a vacuum effect that can suck up your stomach juices into your throat (causing your voice box inflammation which can lead to hoarseness, cough, lump sensation and post-nasal drip). It's been shown that stomach contents can then either go into your lungs or into your ears or sinuses. Consider that it's not just acid, but bile, digestive enzymes, and bacteria that's coming up.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with OSA about 2 years. For all this time I am struggling with the cpap machine/mask. I got over the embarrsement/discomfort but still having problems that make me not use it. I have a good machine with humidfyer. But I get so bone dry in the mouth-tongue that it wakes me up.(no moisture to even swallow) I have tried different things but guess I am still mouth breathing with mask on. I have a full faced Mirage Quattro mask.
Avatar n tn I started CPAP approximately a month ago. Have noticed about every other night I wake up in the middle of the night with a sensation that is quite excruciating in the back of my upper thigh. It feels like one would feel if they have lain on a hard object for many hours and then suddenly had that object pulled away like a bandage over a really tender wound. I rub the spot and find that the entire upper thigh is painful but also without feeling at all (if that contradiction makes any sense).
1781134 tn?1315774324 I would advise you to consult a sleep specialist who would assess with first a sleep questionnaire, and then he may ask for a polysomnogram, which is an overnight sleep study as this helps to detect the apneas. Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is by CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) where air under gentle pressure is passed into the airways keeping it patent. this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar f tn My original polysomnography showed 1 obstructive apnea, 1 central apnea, 2 hypopneas and 148 respiratory effort-related arousals in 6 hours of sleep, with greatly increased stage 1 and significantly decreased stage 3 and REM sleep, so I think UARS fits. However, the 2 titration studies I had seemed to have been focused on apnea; the CPAP pressure used only reduced my RERAS to 12/hr hour, and the sleep fragmentation was worse than my diagnostic study.
Avatar n tn I am finally scheduled for a sleep study in a few weeks after years of excessive daytime sleepiness.
Avatar f tn The problem started for me one fine day when there was absolutely no stress in my life. I have been using CPAP after the titration study, but the sleep pattern hasn't changed. This leads me to believe something else as the cause of this fragmented sleep pattern. Any ideas?
Avatar f tn I always thought being dog tired even with using my cpap machine every night was normal. Now I have a two year old and I need to figure this out. I can sleep 12 hours and still feel like I have no energy, everything feels like it's in slow motion for the first four hours IM awake, if someone tries to wake me up I either won't hear them or I hear them but cannot force myself to wake up. I've been treated for chronic migraine but I think it has to do with this sleeping issue.
1580703 tn?1651904887 The diagnosis is made by a sleep study, called a polysomnogram, and treatment involves a mask placed over the nose and/or mouth that is adjusted to improve ventilation during sleep. I suggest that you follow up with your sleep doctor to discuss treatment for your sleep apnea, which may be a CPAP. Regarding the convulsions with flashing light, it is difficult to say if this is a form of epilepsy or not.
Avatar n tn I was told that you correct it with a CPAP or variant of. I understand this, but what is causing this to happen. I had two sleep obstructions, four nuero, two mixed, and 29 hypopneas. I never went into Deep sleep NR3 or NR4. It recorded I had zero leg movements, but I kept popping off the leads on my legs from moving them. Venting aside, what is the path I must follow to get the underlying cause answered? Since childhood I have many symptoms of Narcolepsy and other sleep Disorders.
1572585 tn?1309245054 Hi everyone. I was dizgnosed with sleep apnea a few years ago... I used my CPAP machine for a while in the beginning and thaqt seemed to have helped. Latelly, Due to several factors such as stress, withdrawing from seroquel, withdrawing from xanax, and such, I have had to ask for sleep meds prescription. I take restoril which helps, however I stay in bed for 12 hours at a time... I decided to try cutting the capsule in half, to see if that would help with the amount of time I spend in bed...
1486435 tn?1316470899 Hi sounds to me you have Sleep Apnea you may have to have a CPAP Machine..Please ask your Doctor to send you for a Sleep Study that will tell you everything.....Take Care.........
Avatar m tn I would advise you to consult a sleep specialist who would assess with first a sleep questionnaire, and then he may ask for a polysomnogram, which is an overnight sleep study as this helps to detect the apneas. Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is by CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) where air under gentle pressure is passed into the airways keeping it patent. Regards.
Avatar m tn Have you been tested for sleep apnea, if so are you using the CPAP mask when sleeping... if not, you should see a pulmanary doctor and cardiologist to check all this out.... I have sleep apnea, I went thru a sleep study. I could get used to the mask, once i would wake up i would have anxiety attack that i could use the mask....but then there was a lot going on in my life... good luck..
233622 tn?1279334905 Welcome to the club. CPAP made a tremendous difference for me in terms of the quality of my sleep. I think it's been two years or so. I do have OSA. I've never really understood the difference between hypopnea and obstructive sleep apnea. I think I understand central sleep apnea, and to be honest, I'm surprised more MS patients don't mention that. I'm sure our friend Dr. Park could add some clarification here, if he reads this forum regularly.
679466 tn?1247006054 I have mild obstructive sleep apnea. PO2 only drops into mid 80's sometimes, mostly low 90's, but overnight polysomnogram says I have 13 apneic events per hour. I've tried O2 overnight (used neighbor's) and PO2 stays in the high 90's. Is that a sufficient treatment?... or do I need the positive pressure of CPAP. I've tried the CPAP and I've completely failed. Mostly keeps me from sleeping well unless I'm on Ambien.