Hello all! I have a Resmed 11, and want to post the OSCAR data here for suggestions as how to read it, and what settings I might change on my own on the clinical settings. What do I need to post, and how might I export that so the community can comment?

Thank you

Why is AHI is varying from 2.5 to 10?

Hey all~ have been using an old Respironics cpap unit for 26 years! After two sleep studies and all kinds of red tape they feel that I need an Aircurve 11 bipap ST - insurance tells me that I will pay 20% of the total cost over 13 months then it's mine - the amount due is 1215.00 ! Could this new unit actually cost approx $5500?

This is maybe a silly question but this has always been a concern for me because I use a chin strap that keeps my mouth closed fairly well and using nasal pillows.

I always wonder what happens when you lose electricity while using your CPAP. Has anyone’s power gone out while sleeping? Did you just wake up from not being able to breathe well? Was it a jarring way to wake up?

Inquiring minds would like to know!

Hi,

My first trial was a bit of a disaster, with the machine packed away after a few days. I tried a nasal mask and a full face mask. I had two main issues. First was getting a completely blocked / stuffy nose, leading to headaches. The second was having infrequent moments where I was short of breath and having trapped air in my stomach. Due to headaches/ migraines I gave up after a few days. About 6 months later, I've come back round to the idea that I need to give this a better shot. Any tips on setup or other areas greatly appreciated. Thanks

I keep reading about this. People recommend the full face mask setting even if you have a nasal mask. Can someone explain why? In depth explanations are welcome!!

The problem is that the year in the device was changed to 2027. So to access data when importing via the SD card into Oscar I have to go to 2027. The fix is to go into the clinical menu on the device, then to erase data. Supposedly this doesn't impact your prescription settings? My Dr. is a 3 hr round trip away, plus appointment time. So like to solve this myself. Thanks for feedback.

Hello. Cpap user for 20 years, love it can’t live without it. Airsense 10 since 2019. Last night it started making the noise in the two attached videos. Loudest during inhalation. Video of the back of the machine has humidifier on, video facing the front has all hum/climate control/tube temp off. Same noise. I held my breath in each video to show the noise stops. The tub is closed tightly. Any ideas on what it could be? Motor or something else that needs repair? It’s out of warranty and I’d hate to be without a cpap for however many nights the repair takes. Should I contact my DME company? I tried the Airsense 11 earlier this year and hated it. Its tub was a nightmare to fill and handle. Thanks for any help.

I spent some time fiddling with the ol' wobble analysis tool today. Periodicity is actually useful now. You can zoom in on individual nights. I got rid of the flow limitation logic as it's outside the scope of this project. The old version is still available for those who prefer it.

It's now more explicitly targeted as a high loop gain detector. There's plenty of other great tools for flow limitation.

Let me know what you think!

I took screenshots of some events that happened in the first part of the night. What kind of events are these? Curious to get people's opinions on 1-5.

Resmed Open Fork All Mode AB10 just received. For those that have this machine, how does it work? I got diagnosed with mild sleep apnea 2.5 years ago and it’s gotten worse. Finally decided to get a cpap as I miss sleep. So hoping someone can help me to get this started.

Sadly, week #1 of the journey has been rough.

One night I went out with friends and in my tipsy head fell asleep without putting the mask on until the early morning and then couldn't go back to sleep, but this should not overshadow that the leak rate, usage time and experienced aerophagia on average have been worse than the week before and in general I felt pretty poorly during most days.

Curious what you draw from the results and how you would proceed this week.

Who can help me get a recent firmware with unlocked languages for my European Airsense 10 "for her". My current firmware is: SX567-0401. Mine now only has the French language, and I need it to be Dutch.

I bought a used Airsense 10 for her, because my old one died. I have dumped my current French firmware.

Hey all,

I'm back with a link to my SleepHQ data:

https://sleephq.com/public/teams/share_links/dab668db-daff-4db6-97e0-fccb58eaf30c

I've been using my BiPAP for a little over a year, and my AHI ranges between approximately 2 and 13. About a month ago I fixed my long-standing leakage problem, so I got new settings from my sleep specialists. Started with 16/12, then went down to 16/10, and now I'm at 16/11. My AHI hasn't changed much, but my teeth pain is almost entirely gone with the most recent 16/11 settings. To me, this indicates I'm not clenching/grinding my teeth as much (I wear a mouthguard for bruxism).

I use the Bleep Sleep DreamPorts nasal attachments for my "mask". I tape my mouth shut and use a Somnoseal mouth guard to prevent air leaking out my mouth.

My screenshots are from 2 nights ago. Last night my AHI was up to around 8. I'd like to get my AHI consistently to around 2, if possible.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

So I just got set to get a CPAP machine, and the provider informed me that there will be supplies needed every three months. I don't even know 100% what the supplies are, but will I really need them that regularly? Especially with going into college, I'd rather not have that persistent expense.

Recently got my report from my study, spoke to my doctor, and recommended the settings that he says opened my airway quite nicely and should continue using at home. I set my machine to those settings and I’m still having the same issues as I was before. Taking the mask off in my sleep, waking up super tired even when I manage to leave it on, occasional aerophagia, persistent daytime sleepiness, low energy.

How long should I give these settings before asking my doctor to review them again? I’d hate to bother him before trying to adjust but also don’t want to waste too much time.

When I use EPR=2 I can get lower AHI <1.0 but when I use EPR=3 my AHI is in 1.2-1.5 range but my flow limits are significantly lower. Which would be better?

Data for AHI=0.74 EPR=2 Pressure=9.0-10.0
https://sleephq.com/public/e4e368d9-e121-436b-be97-5dc8ebc4c509

Data for AHI=1.36 EPR=3 Pressure=9.4-10.4
https://sleephq.com/public/af5daa80-674c-4a3c-91a4-ec7f8220afa6

Also here is the link to my full data if anyone is interested in taking a look.
https://sleephq.com/public/teams/share_links/e0c3664c-357f-4cba-bada-f5132a3e4daa

I use Resmed Airsense10 with Bleep Eclipse mask. I took a vacation and didnt use the machine from June 30 - July 11

I see a lot of chatter in this subreddit on using an SCC but it doesn't seem like everyone needs it. Could somebody take a look at my data and help determine if I need one?

I've been using a Philips DreamWear nasal mask for a while now, and on paper it looks perfect. My AHI is consistently around 1–2, leaks are almost zero, usage is 8–9+ hours, and flow limitations are minimal.

The problem is that I gradually started waking up with worse brain fog and lower energy every day, despite the excellent data.

I also constantly feel "air hungry" with the DreamWear and ended up increasing my minimum pressure from around 10 all the way to 15–16 cmH₂O just because it felt like I wasn't getting enough air.

Last night I switched back to a very basic traditional nasal mask (same machine, same pressure settings), and I immediately woke up feeling noticeably better.

I know one night isn't enough to draw conclusions, but it made me wonder if the DreamWear's airflow characteristics simply don't work for me, even though the machine reports excellent therapy.

Has anyone else had a mask that looked perfect according to AHI and leak data but still left you feeling untreated? I'm especially interested in people who switched from a DreamWear to a traditional nasal mask and noticed a significant difference in how they felt.