Just had the study last night, so my "numbers" aren't available yet. However, the doctor said I was having 90+ apnea incidents/hour. My O2 level was between 83 and 97.

It was a split study and after they put on the CPAP, I was fine.

Any input for me to understand any of this?

Thanks,
Martha

Hi Martha!
That number of apneas would certainly put you in the very severe category.  The oxygen drops are fairly significant.  Best to get the final report, tho, then we can comment a little better.  Write back.
sleepydave

The quick and simple answer is that you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Martha.  Your doctor will prescribe a Constant Postivie Airway Pressure Device (CPAP) for you to use when you sleep (including naps).  A CPAP is just a glorified air flow generator.  By having a continuous pathway of air from your CPAP to your lungs, an airway "stent" is formed which will keep your airway open.  CPAPs are small and getting smaller, you can do everything you want to with them, travel, etc.

It is great that you will soon be treated as untreated apnea is strongly and positively correlated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as short term memory loss, fatigue, weight gain, car accidents, etc.  You will be feeling much better soon.  Feel free to ask lots of questions, of us and your sleep doctor, who should be a Diplomate of the ABSM (see links section for info.)

Vicki

Well, I got my C-Pap today. Had to pressure to get it so quickly. (Sleep study last Sunday night.)

Only numbers I received today were similar to what I originally posted, but the apnea incidents were only 87. Oxygen saturation level was down to 83.

My CPAP is set for "10" with a ramp up from "5" over a 30 minute period.

Here's to wakefulness!

Martha


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