A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Sleep Apnea
Forum Posting


Archived Apnea Forum103 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage.

Re: Need Advice

Posted by SleepyActor on October 18, 2002 at 21:12:01:

In Reply to: Need Advice posted by sleeplessinsd on October 18, 2002 at 20:03:21:

If you're still doing it after 3 months (I was) you probably should get a re-titration (another sleep study where they check you're on the right pressure.)

Main reasons for mask removal like that are nasal congestion (which you've accounted for,) leaks (are you sure you're not having any?) and insufficient pressure. Sometimes the body knows more than you do, and is trying to tell you its not getting enough air - particularly if you have felt that way while conscious w/ the nasal mask. It's quite possible you need your pressure raised (although in some cases that makes apnea worse, so don't blindly demand it.)

I would definitely get that referral - see a sleep doctor (preferably pulmonologist, preferably board-certified in sleep medicine) and/or get another titration done.

Also you can use the 'search' function on this site to read other people's experience with this common frustration - I know I had it.

Best of luck,
Rich

Follow Ups:


Archived Apnea Forum103 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved