Should my AHI keep increasing using a BIPAP?

Posted by davidlhine @davidlhine, Sep 2 7:59am

I was switched from a CPAP to a BIPAP machine and my events per hour seem to be increasing. Shouldn't they be going down?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 2 8:16am

Welcome @davidlhine, There could be a number of different reasons the AHI has increased after you switched from a CPAP to a BIPAP machine. How high has your AHI increased? Have you discussed it with your sleep doctor or care team?

davidlhine | @davidlhine | Sep 2 8:47am

I was consistently between 15 & 20 events per hour prior to June 11 on CPAP. After June 11, on the BIPAP, I was 20-32 end of June, 15-28 in July, 18-41 in August. Probably averaging mid to high 20's. Yes, the doctor is considering switching to an ASV machine.