I had told in my last post that I had documented my sleep. I could barely sleep tonight!
https://steemit.com/health/@jeenger/sleep-apnea-sleep-breath-disorder
I take the matter very seriously and have applied for an appointment in a sleep lab. I was lucky and got a short-term appointment for the 23.04.2018. With a friendly Pulmologen, I was able to discuss an measure on the basis of my performed polygraphy.
Important! Device manufacturers use different algorithms. A suitable device or type can usually be determined only after a polysomnography. So always talk to a specialist!
Polygraphy – Preliminary examination with determination of the degree of severity (AHI)
Polysomnography – In addition to the parameters of the polygraphy, EEG, ECG, EOG, EMG and the blood pressure course are recorded. It is also possible to determine the RDI, Respiratory Disturbance index (respiratory events within the registered EEG sleep time). In the EEG, sleep fragmentation are manifested, which show the influence of reduced oxygen supply. In addition, the sleep is documented with a video.
This afternoon I visited a provider for respiratory therapy. I told my story and got a competent adviser on it. She explained the differences to a variety of devices and masks that can be used for respiratory therapy.
I opted for a device with automatic positive breathing (APAP). The device registers my breathing and regulates the pressure. What was more important for me, however, was that I can evaluate my breathing retrospectively both on the device and on the PC.
The interface to man is the breathing mask. Here it is important that everything fits well without pressing too hard. Often, most of the problems here are finding an optimal breathing mask.
Tonight I will sleep for the first time with a technical breathing support and test a mouth-nose masks. I wonder if I can normalize the ahi.
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