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Sleep apnea numbers spiked post COVID

Posted by kudzu @kudzu, Aug 16, 2022

My ahi has jumped from 5 or less to the 9’s post covid even with the pressure raised to 15/19. I used a Resmed Airsense 10 apap.
Has anyone else noticed this?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 16, 2022

@kudzu, The only time I've notice a spike with my AHI has been when I had a stuffy nose or issues with my mask. I use a ResMed AirMini with full face mask. Sleeping on my back normally gives me higher numbers also so I try to sleep on the my sides as hip pain allows.

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kudzu | @kudzu | Aug 16, 2022
In reply to @johnbishop "@kudzu, The only time I've notice a spike with my AHI has been when I had..." + (show)
@johnbishop

@kudzu, The only time I've notice a spike with my AHI has been when I had a stuffy nose or issues with my mask. I use a ResMed AirMini with full face mask. Sleeping on my back normally gives me higher numbers also so I try to sleep on the my sides as hip pain allows.

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Well, I may have congestion left over. I don’t notice too much difference with position change.
What kind of mask issues? Leaks?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 16, 2022
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@kudzu

Well, I may have congestion left over. I don’t notice too much difference with position change.
What kind of mask issues? Leaks?

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Yes, mine were leaks and sometimes just to tight trying to fix the leaks which made me struggle even more.

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