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Cpap and getting better sleep: What's your experience?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Sep 15, 2022 | Replies (356)

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@johnbishop

Hi @roserivitar, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear that your BiPAP is not providing the results to help with your sleep apnea. I have been using a CPAP for over 2 years with good results. When I had my sleep test I had around 55 obstructive apneas per hour. My sleep medicine doctor told me the goal of my CPAP treatment was to get the event to 4 or less per hour. It's only been this past year when I've had an average of 1+ to 2+ events per hour. Most nights I'm around 1.5. Here's some information on the goals for events that might be helpful.

What Is the Goal AHI for CPAP Treatment of Sleep Apnea?: https://www.verywellhealth.com/sleep-apnea-what-is-my-goal-ahi-with-cpap-treatment-3015054

Did your doctor give you any goals for using your BiPAP or have discussed why the BiPAP is not working for you with your doctor?

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Replies to "Hi @roserivitar, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear that your BiPAP is not providing the results..."

Yes............we have tried everything. At first we tried the Cpap but that was a disaster so we changed to the Bipap because of my Copd. My pressure goal is 12 but I cannot get over 10 without having severe stomach pains from swallowed air. Thank you for your reply.