APAP vs. CPAP - Which One (2024)

mawaw1992

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Machine: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto
Mask Type: Hybrid
Mask Make & Model: Resmed N30i
Humidifier: Resmed
CPAP Pressure: 11-15
CPAP Software: OSCAR

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Sex: Male
Location: Mississippi

#1

08-05-2023, 05:23 PM

APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

I am using a Dreamstation 2 APAP which I seem to be having alot of CA's, OA's and Hypopneas. No matter where I set the pressures and Flex, I still keep having apneas. I remember a sleep tech once telling me that he did not like the apap machines because they seem to struggle finding the right pressure and in most cases would under or over compensatean apnea event. Should I try switching it to CPAP with 1 pressure setting to see if that works?

Thanks,
Mark

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staceyburke



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Machine: Resmed AirCurve VAUTO
Mask Type: Full face mask
Mask Make & Model: ResMed f30 & f30i
Humidifier: ResMed
CPAP Pressure: PS 5.6 over 6.2-19
CPAP Software: OSCARmyAir

Other Comments: O2 and pulse CMS 50F

Sex: Male
Location: colorado usa

#2

08-05-2023, 06:02 PM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

You want an apap machine you can change it to a cpap by just setting the min and max the same.

I would get a ResMed autoset 10 or 11. 90% of the people on this site use Resmed.

Apnea (80-100%) 10 seconds,Hypopnea (50-80%) 10 seconds, Flow Limits (0-50%) not timed Cervical Collar - Dealing w DME - Chart Organizing

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mawaw1992

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Machine: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto
Mask Type: Hybrid
Mask Make & Model: Resmed N30i
Humidifier: Resmed
CPAP Pressure: 11-15
CPAP Software: OSCAR

Other Comments:

Sex: Male
Location: Mississippi

#3

08-05-2023, 06:18 PM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

I have a Resmed Aircurve 10 VAuto that does a great job treating my apneas butI had to send it in for repair. So for the time being I am having to use my Dreamstation 2 as a backup. So on the Dreamstation 2 APAP,can I set the minimum and maximum pressure to the same amount and use it as a CPAP? If so, would I still use the Flex setting?

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Mark

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Crimson Nape

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Machine: AirCurve 10 Vauto
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Humidifier: Not Used - Side Cover
CPAP Pressure: 5-12 PS 5
CPAP Software: OSCAR

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Sex: Male
Location: Georgia - U.S.A.

#4

08-05-2023, 06:30 PM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

Using Flex with a static pressure setting should still allow for a bi-level pressure difference.

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Sleepster

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Machine: ResMed A10 VAuto
Mask Type: Full face mask
Mask Make & Model: F&P Simplus
Humidifier: HumidAir and SlimLine Hose
CPAP Pressure: MaxI 13.6 | MinE 5.6 | PS 5.0
CPAP Software: OSCARmyAir

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Sex: Male
Location: Houston, Texas

#5

08-05-2023, 08:50 PM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

(08-05-2023, 05:23 PM)mawaw1992 Wrote: I am using a Dreamstation 2 APAP which I seem to be having alot of CA's, OA's and Hypopneas. No matter where I set the pressures and Flex, I still keep having apneas.

We would need to see the OSCAR charts so people can see the specific issues.

Quote:I remember a sleep tech once telling me that he did not like the apap machines because they seem to struggle finding the right pressure and in most cases would under or over compensatean apnea event.

That's not an issue if you're using OSCAR to monitor your therapy.

Quote:Should I try switching it to CPAP with 1 pressure setting to see if that works?

You could try it and see how it works.

Sleepster

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mawaw1992

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APAP vs. CPAP - Which One (30)Posts: 199
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Joined: Dec 2020

Machine: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto
Mask Type: Hybrid
Mask Make & Model: Resmed N30i
Humidifier: Resmed
CPAP Pressure: 11-15
CPAP Software: OSCAR

Other Comments:

Sex: Male
Location: Mississippi

#6

08-06-2023, 07:50 AM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

Here are some screenshots of the problem I am having with apneas, many of them are in clusters. I use a mouth strip and chinstrap to reduce mouth breathing and a soft cervical collar to reduce positional apneas.I have made several pressure adjustments myself but nothing seems to behelping the problem. Please take a look at them and see what adjustments I could make to bring my AHI down. Back before I switched to the Resmed I was using a Dreamstation 1 APAP machinethat I never could get my AHI down low. If I was to trythe DS2 in CPAP mode, what pressure would I need to set it at?

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Mark

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Sleepster

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Machine: ResMed A10 VAuto
Mask Type: Full face mask
Mask Make & Model: F&P Simplus
Humidifier: HumidAir and SlimLine Hose
CPAP Pressure: MaxI 13.6 | MinE 5.6 | PS 5.0
CPAP Software: OSCARmyAir

Other Comments: Diagnosed 2011. Conquered aerophagia.

Sex: Male
Location: Houston, Texas

#7

08-06-2023, 08:59 AM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

You are leaking a lot. You can try a chin strap or soft cervical collar, but a full face mask is the best fix.

Until you get those leaks under control the AHI reported by the machine is meaningless.

Sleepster

INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.

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mawaw1992

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APAP vs. CPAP - Which One (41)Posts: 199
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Joined: Dec 2020

Machine: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto
Mask Type: Hybrid
Mask Make & Model: Resmed N30i
Humidifier: Resmed
CPAP Pressure: 11-15
CPAP Software: OSCAR

Other Comments:

Sex: Male
Location: Mississippi

#8

08-06-2023, 11:56 AM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

I am using a chinstrap with mouth strip to help with my mouth leakageand a soft cervical collar to help with positional apneas. I have tried many full face mask in the past but because my face has anarrowelongated shaped, they all would leak really bad. I presently use the Resmed N30i mask and when laying awake in bed I never hear it leaking, so the leaks are either out my mouth or when I am changing positions while I am sleeping.

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mawaw1992

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APAP vs. CPAP - Which One (46)Posts: 199
Threads: 26
Joined: Dec 2020

Machine: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto
Mask Type: Hybrid
Mask Make & Model: Resmed N30i
Humidifier: Resmed
CPAP Pressure: 11-15
CPAP Software: OSCAR

Other Comments:

Sex: Male
Location: Mississippi

#9

08-06-2023, 12:02 PM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

Here is a chart of the last few nights on my Resmed before sending itin for repair tocompare to the nights on the Dreamstation.

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Mark

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staceyburke



APAP vs. CPAP - Which One (51)Posts: 3,644
Threads: 15
Joined: Jun 2020

Machine: Resmed AirCurve VAUTO
Mask Type: Full face mask
Mask Make & Model: ResMed f30 & f30i
Humidifier: ResMed
CPAP Pressure: PS 5.6 over 6.2-19
CPAP Software: OSCARmyAir

Other Comments: O2 and pulse CMS 50F

Sex: Male
Location: colorado usa

#10

08-06-2023, 12:40 PM

RE: APAP vs. CPAP - Which One

The teamed has a better program and usually has less events. As noted by everyone your large leaks are a problem you need to keep working on.

Your dream station will not be able to get tha AHI as low as the resmed

Apnea (80-100%) 10 seconds,Hypopnea (50-80%) 10 seconds, Flow Limits (0-50%) not timed Cervical Collar - Dealing w DME - Chart Organizing

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