How do I judge the effect of a CPAP machine?

Signs That Your CPAP Therapy is Working

The goal of CPAP therapy is to give your body a continuous stream of oxygen to end restless nights and lapses in breathing.Below are some tell-tale signs of successful CPAP treatment:

• You feel more energetic during the day
• You don’t get headaches the next morning
• You can focus on tasks clearer
• You don’t snore as much
• You don’t wake up in the night as much
• You don’t wake up in the night as much
• You don’t find yourself waking up and gasping for breath
• Your AHI data declines below 5
  

  These are all good signs and show that your CPAP therapy is working.

  
  

Must Know It–Tracking Your AHI

Most CPAP machines have their ways of telling you yourAHI readingsat each night.AHI measures the effectiveness of CPAP therapy.The lower the score;the better you slept.AHI below 5,indicates a healthy sleep.AHI from 5-15,indicates mild OSA.AHI from 15-30,indicates moderate OSA.AHI above 30,indicates severe OSA.Lower AHI readings often correlate to a reduction of Sleep Apnea symptoms and will make you feel better.If your AHI readings look good,it’s a sign that your therapy is working.If your AHI numbers are not so good,you may need to make some changes to your routine.

CPAP therapy can have a cumulative effect for some people,and it may take a while for you to notice the benefits–even if your treatment is working.

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