CPAP air pressure. - Hope2SleepGuide2024-03-29T06:10:58Zhttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/cpap-air-pressure?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A56517&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe home tests are not in suc…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2017-12-24:6381638:Comment:563422017-12-24T13:31:12.970ZSleep2snorehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/Sleep2snore
<p>The home tests are not in such a controlled environment, also they don't know what stages of sleep you were in, however, there are some good home study machines around not, though you do need a hand to fit them up.</p>
<p>So they only have what the machine tells them, so they set it for 90% of your needs. However, ths might not be enough and you might still need a bit of more pressure.</p>
<p>There are some patients that have more that obstructive Sleep Apnoea, so if you still have a lot of…</p>
<p>The home tests are not in such a controlled environment, also they don't know what stages of sleep you were in, however, there are some good home study machines around not, though you do need a hand to fit them up.</p>
<p>So they only have what the machine tells them, so they set it for 90% of your needs. However, ths might not be enough and you might still need a bit of more pressure.</p>
<p>There are some patients that have more that obstructive Sleep Apnoea, so if you still have a lot of tirdness, go back to your GP. Who should send you back to the Sleep Clinic or phone them direct for advice.</p> Hi Guys,
Yes I was diagnosed…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2017-12-24:6381638:Comment:565342017-12-24T08:16:44.885ZSean Bakerhttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/SeanBaker
<p>Hi Guys,</p>
<p>Yes I was diagnosed at home. I think I've had it for 10 years or more.</p>
<p>Always used to put my tiredness down to hard work! I was given blood tests by the doctors but they found nothing.</p>
<p>i eventually self diagnosed myself earlier this year after watching a program on TV about sleep Apnoea I ticked all the boxes.</p>
<p>i then went back to my GP who then sent me for Apnoea tests, I scored 28 after a home study.</p>
<p>Hi Guys,</p>
<p>Yes I was diagnosed at home. I think I've had it for 10 years or more.</p>
<p>Always used to put my tiredness down to hard work! I was given blood tests by the doctors but they found nothing.</p>
<p>i eventually self diagnosed myself earlier this year after watching a program on TV about sleep Apnoea I ticked all the boxes.</p>
<p>i then went back to my GP who then sent me for Apnoea tests, I scored 28 after a home study.</p> 12 to 15 on average, but it i…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2017-12-23:6381638:Comment:565312017-12-23T22:05:48.443ZSleep2snorehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/Sleep2snore
<p>12 to 15 on average, but it is not just about pressure, there are other events that can creep in.</p>
<p>Sometimes CPAP or APAP is not enough for some patients, they then need more complicated treatment.</p>
<p>However, I was on 18 with CPAP so you have a bit to go yet.</p>
<p>If you start to find it harder to breath out, there is an EPR Expiry Pressure Relief setting on most machines that drop the pressure when you breath out.</p>
<p>Was it a home test they gave you? </p>
<p>12 to 15 on average, but it is not just about pressure, there are other events that can creep in.</p>
<p>Sometimes CPAP or APAP is not enough for some patients, they then need more complicated treatment.</p>
<p>However, I was on 18 with CPAP so you have a bit to go yet.</p>
<p>If you start to find it harder to breath out, there is an EPR Expiry Pressure Relief setting on most machines that drop the pressure when you breath out.</p>
<p>Was it a home test they gave you? </p> Hi Sean
12 is just an average…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2017-12-22:6381638:Comment:565172017-12-22T01:15:30.479ZKath Hopehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/KathHope
<p>Hi Sean</p>
<p>12 is just an average pressure, so don't worry if it needs more to treat you well. There doesn't appear to be a tick box for determining the correct pressure. Some people think it depends on weight, but it doesn't. I'm a normal sized woman and when on CPAP my pressures regularly ran at the max of 20. I'm on VPAP now and have a set IPAP pressure of 24.</p>
<p>Hi Sean</p>
<p>12 is just an average pressure, so don't worry if it needs more to treat you well. There doesn't appear to be a tick box for determining the correct pressure. Some people think it depends on weight, but it doesn't. I'm a normal sized woman and when on CPAP my pressures regularly ran at the max of 20. I'm on VPAP now and have a set IPAP pressure of 24.</p>