@hindsight, @miker8888, and all..Yes, hindsight, I think I do have central sleep apnea. For me, the scary time was prior to my visits to the sleep apnea clinic at Mayo Florida a couple of years. ago I used a CPAP several years prior but stopped when I repeatedly got bronchitis and pneumonia a couple of times. I think it was from the CPAP machine, as I have difficulty cleaning the machine and hose, etc, daily and getting it done well. I have multiple health issues, arthritis among them, and the use of my hands and fingers is painful and limited. So, when I began to see Mayo docs, they sent me for a sleep test.

I knew I had apnea and it was pretty bad, worse in fact. I held my breath/stopped breathing over 44 times per minute, many times, and other such stuff. Apparently, it's pretty bad. Then add the fact I forget to breathe and have trouble getting my breath often during the day, I graduated to the bi-pap which I love. I sleep well, restful with CBD/Thc tincture or capsule every night. Daytime and nighttime breathing are both improved.

Although now, I'm having some worsening asthma attacks daily, using Symbicort 2X daily and Ventolin as needed if needed. I have phlegm now daily, so may need a change in something. Don't have covid, thankfully, but do have something going on.

But, thank goodness for the sleep study, the miracle of the bi-pap, and the wonderful nasal cushion. I do have some slight autonomic disorder, so all this together makes for the results.

I hope you rethink the use of c-pap therapy. When handled well, as in my case, at Mayo, it is a huge improvement in my life. Blessings on your journey. Mayo restful, healing sleep be your future. Elizabeth