Apnea and Snoring with CPAP? OSCAR PAP Therapy Data Analysis: With my dad!!!

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  • @jameswalter4490
    @jameswalter4490 4 роки тому +24

    I had an Oscar review session with Jason a few months ago. It was awesome! The analysis and advice he provided lowered my AHI from avg 2.0 to avg 1.2, with many nights under 1.0. And just to get to ask Jason questions directly was priceless. Highly recommended.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you James! 😄

    • @gallo4796
      @gallo4796 4 роки тому

      You really did get better by him helping you? I haven’t gotten better would have a oscar review session with him would it really help me

    • @AmB39
      @AmB39 9 місяців тому

      @@Freecpapadviceare you still going this James? What’s the price

  • @brittanylevinson741
    @brittanylevinson741 2 роки тому +3

    Your dad is adorable! Love the banter you have together.

  • @artvandeleah9952
    @artvandeleah9952 Рік тому

    good to see you trying to help your family. reminds me of myself trying to help family and i seem to care more than they do.

  • @RANGUIDRY
    @RANGUIDRY Рік тому

    This video was not only informative but highly entertaining. Your dad has a really great sense of humor.

  • @lloydthayer9093
    @lloydthayer9093 4 роки тому +1

    I also had a successful Oscar Review session with Mr. Lefty............and it was very helpful. He came up with several things to keep my timeline and event flags from looking like a Jackson Pollock painting............and they are now at the point where they resemble a Monet more. He also was very patient with my ignorance of all of the technical terms. Last but not least, he also showed me several new chord voicings that I can use in typical Jazz chord progressions, more as passing tones, but still within the realm of listenable music, at least to 'western ears'. Thank you Jason. Thank you Lefty. Thank you Dad.

  • @JAMJAW2004
    @JAMJAW2004 3 роки тому +1

    I LOVE that you are now offering this! I have learned so much from your videos and as a nurse with CPAP, I really believe we must empower our patients to be able to manage their own therapy to maximize its' effectiveness. Someone can walk into Walmart and buy insulin without a prescription & a glucose monitor and treat their diabetes (not very well, but still can be done) but we don't think people can adjust their own APAP settings.

  • @MrSaguaro
    @MrSaguaro 4 роки тому +3

    I had my PAP Therapy Data Analysis with Jason a little over a week ago. I wish I had done this two years ago! So much useful information. I had been relying on the daily readout on my CPAP, which was telling me my AHI was 2.0 or less, and often under 1.0. And yet I was still waking up constantly and feeling super tired during the day. As it turns out, that daily report on CPAP really isn't very helpful. Downloading Oscar and seeing everything in detail was quite the eye opener.
    Jason went over my data thoroughly and figured out what was going on: I wasn't getting enough pressure during REM sleep. My old PLMD that I thought was controlled was coming back, but only during REM. By the time the session was finished I had a good idea of how to read my Oscar reports and got an initial plan for tackling this problem. I was very encouraged afterwards.
    This service is a tremendous value. I plan to schedule sessions with Jason periodically to get my sleep really dialed in and keep it that way. I cannot recommend it to others highly enough.

  • @elliotray9725
    @elliotray9725 3 роки тому +1

    This guy is the angel of mercy in terms of pap therapy

  • @malcs81
    @malcs81 4 роки тому +2

    Great video - your Dad is a star and hope his sleep improves soon.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      My dad is a hack! He is doing much better. Thank you Malcolm. 😄

  • @UUBrahman
    @UUBrahman 4 роки тому

    We use the ResMed MyAir software (free) on an iphone and the report comes in at noon daily with a score report of 100 possible points totaling 70 for 7 (or more) hours of sleep, 20 points for a perfect mask seal, 5 points max for "events per hour" and 5 points max for mask on/off. Scores from the low 90s are okay and good is mid-90 points. If the score is below 90, I use OSCAR or ResScan software to look at time intervals and see what happened. Usually it is: 1. forgot to turn machine on after bathroom, 2. mask leak, 3. apnea or hyponea, which I don't know what to do about. Seeing the off-on times is extremely helpful. ResScan seems more organized than OSCAR. Thanks Jason, I learned most of this approach, this way of thinking, this year from your videos.

  • @joeydean176
    @joeydean176 4 роки тому +1

    I love how nervous he got when you asked him if he was subscribed. My Dad does a similar dance when I ask him why he never text me back. You know...because texting is very complicated...obviously. PS - He isn’t gonna watch those advertisements! Ha!

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      I am very excited for the next 'confrontation'. I'm looking forward to it like I looked forward to Christmas as a kid.

  • @bryankennedy7123
    @bryankennedy7123 4 роки тому

    So true about the "47 minutes later," and I work in IT (LOL.) Analysis was great, I will probably go back at some point. Got solid advice on adjustments to the machine.

  • @sarahb8147
    @sarahb8147 Рік тому

    Why was I absolutely FLOORED to discover this man is not a Linux user

  • @scififan698
    @scififan698 3 роки тому

    To compensate for the missed subscription of your father, I subscribed ;-) Very interesting info here! thanks a lot

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  3 роки тому +1

      🤣 Thanks for the sub! I asked him 4 days ago if he had subbed. He still wasn't sure.

    • @scififan698
      @scififan698 3 роки тому

      @@Freecpapadvice c'mon dad, subscribe already! And press that bell ;-)

  • @oooooooo-bi5ih
    @oooooooo-bi5ih 4 роки тому +1

    What is your take on using a pulse oximeter attached to a cpap for better awareness on quality of sleep? Would like to see a review on this topic.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      I think it's a fantastic tool! That is a good idea.

  • @semiephemeral9
    @semiephemeral9 Рік тому

    very cool to see this. hope your Dad is doing well now!
    Does Keppra effect sleep architecture, or cause respiratory depression?

  • @cebruthius
    @cebruthius 4 роки тому +1

    1:13 I hope your father has recovered successfully. My father is getting heart surgery in two weeks. Wth, he had it done a month ago, but the doctors screwed up. Eeek, this is getting gnarly.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      Geez. I hope no permanent damage was done and he has a speedy and positive recovery.

  • @Chad121130
    @Chad121130 4 роки тому +1

    I have a quick question.. I have a sleep doctor that listens to absolutely nothing I say.. He put me on 9 and I couldn’t sleep or wear it because of panic attacks.. I finally turned the machine down to 7 and turned it on auto and finally after 6 months of trying the other I can wear it 4-6 hours a night.. AHI is 1.8 most nights.. my question is am I not getting the same therapy with the auto than I would with a constant pressure..

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому

      Most likely you are not getting the same therapy with auto. Auto is really bad at adjusting to pressure requirements.

    • @craigalexp
      @craigalexp 4 роки тому

      Ahi could be good but that doesn't mean you're not getting arousels when the pressure bumps up. some people are sensitive to pressure changes. i believe lankylefty covered this in a auto vs fixed pressure video.

  • @sirenmuscle
    @sirenmuscle 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Jason. I need your help or any one else out there! I just got the resmed10 auto cpap from my health provider through medicare and company... nationwide medical and with I believe the resmed f30 mask. I have not opened up the box yet. Not getting much instruction on what I need and how to use it. I wanted to be all set up prior to any attempts. I watched some of your videos now. 1. Should I purchase the Hurricane dryer from Amazon or is there a better option- So Clean, etc.? 2. What else should I get--wipes, etc? Please give me your best start up advice on supplies. ( Your videos I believe said clean the water chamber daily.. the people that sent me the cpap..nationwide were saying like once a week which I will not do. I do not want to get an infection. I hope you see this and I appreciate any help. Thanks to all in advance!!!!

  • @karenjohnston9153
    @karenjohnston9153 Рік тому

    I'm just starting on this adventure and I have a question. What are clear Airways? and why would I be getting these? Thank you!

  • @tinahopper
    @tinahopper 4 роки тому +2

    Love your videos, I have learned so much from you! Would you recommend that papper-people also use a spo2 along with Oscar? I was thinking of ordering the new Apple Watch but wondered if it would be as good as the one that can be added to Oscar.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +3

      I don't know anything about the Apple Watch....other than I can't afford one, but having the SPO2 trend along with all the other channels is outstanding using the compatible Contec products.

    • @tinahopper
      @tinahopper 4 роки тому

      Thanks so much for replying! I’ll save my money and not get an Apple Watch and order a compatible Contec. Then I’ll set up an appointment to have you read my Oscar data. Thanks for all you do Jason!!

  • @greghawkins3315
    @greghawkins3315 2 роки тому

    I downloaded oscar from the source given in your video, but had a number of issues. Up until last June I used (and have been very happy with) a Phillips REMSTAR Pro (system 1). Oscar read this data but gave me a message that the program had not seen this data before and requested that I send the data to the developers so they could check that the data was read ok. I looked at the data. It looks plausible other than the total absence of "large leaks" from the top of the page.
    Because of foamgate, I replaced the Philips with a BMC Lunar. When I tried to upload data from the card for this machine it initially seemed to load but then asked me to find my memory card for it. I clicked the F: "drive" which is the card, and got a message "Please remember to select the root folder or drive letter for you data card". I clicked the F drive again for it but once again it asked.
    Can You or anyone else tell me what I need to do or if there is a difference card reader that I should use?

  • @cdmalchusable
    @cdmalchusable 4 роки тому +1

    Please, can you help me? I need to know how I can get that mask you reviewed once that is the nasal pillows that stays on by adhesive just around your nose and clicks directly into the hose...so no head gear. Im at my wit's end trying to find a mask that stays put. and I'm hoping that might help me. I have looked back through your videos and can't find it. I *believe* it was still in the patent phase though....so I'm PRAYING that it's available for me to try😭

    • @MrSaguaro
      @MrSaguaro 4 роки тому +2

      You are looking for the Bleep Sleep Dreamport. www.cheapcpapsupplies.com/lefty then search for "Bleep Sleep"

    • @MrSaguaro
      @MrSaguaro 4 роки тому +2

      Don't forget to use the discount code lefty16 for 16% off

    • @cdmalchusable
      @cdmalchusable 4 роки тому +1

      @@MrSaguaro thank you!

  • @thepiecesfit5049
    @thepiecesfit5049 3 роки тому

    I started playing with Oscar a few days ago. I’m over a week into my therapy but noticed the first few days now say “There is no data to graph”. Is this some sort of corruption issue? I eject the card before popping it back into my machine. It is an Airsense 11.

  • @bjrys
    @bjrys 4 роки тому +1

    I used Jason’s service today and was impressed. I learned how to read Oscar data better, and got some great things to try to improve my sleep, especially as it relates to air leaks. I look forward to using this to improve my performance! Thanks Jason!

  • @charliemontholon
    @charliemontholon 3 роки тому

    Unfortunately , IOS and the Mac Did not allow the download of OSCAR as it say the following in the window; Oscar cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified Mac OS cannot verify that this app is free from malware”. Too bad can’t evaluate data. Is there a similar software that can be downloaded to analyze the data?

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  3 роки тому

      Go into system preferences, then security and privacy. Click on the "general" tab. Unlock the lock on the bottom left with your password. Then click the bottom ratio button for App store and other developers....or something like that. You should be good to go.
      When you download the image, just drag the OSCAR icon onto your desktop. You can select OSCAR and select "open anyway."

  • @sugarplumfairy1267
    @sugarplumfairy1267 4 роки тому

    Just a simple question off topic. For an Aircurve10Vauto is there a ratio for the upper and lower settings? Or a range they have to be in , like 4 and 10, 5 and 11, etc. if you change the clinical settings? Asking for a friend.
    Also, could you talk about aerophagia? Also about weight loss and changing settings?

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому

      No ratio. EPAP is increased until obstructive apneas are resolved. IPAP is increased until hypopneas, RERAS, and snoring are resolved. A good starting point is a pressure support of 4cmH20.

    • @sugarplumfairy1267
      @sugarplumfairy1267 4 роки тому

      @@Freecpapadvice
      Thanks . My lower pressure was set at 4 and my high ( which I believe is too high) was set at 14. I changed it to 13 because the Bi/ pap is giving a message that the life of the motor had been exceeded, so I got out a very old Remstar set at 13 and it seems to be working very well. Very bad things started happening with the Aircurve lately regarding my mouth drying out ( I use Somnifix), so I am trying to work with the pressures on it as I feel I get no help from my sleep doctor. I also think I was swallowing a lot of air because I was having belching and a very upset stomach which seems to have cleared up on the lower pressure. My cheeks would puff up and air would escape from the little “ slit” in the Somnifix. This would happen when I was awake.

  • @Ontheroadbrogymgo
    @Ontheroadbrogymgo 4 роки тому +1

    It’s getting close to gingerbread time🤣🤣🤣🤣I hope to see a Snappysays soon. Hope you guys are well.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому

      "That" content is VERY difficult to record when my children at home for schooling. 😂

  • @Meandmymirror
    @Meandmymirror 3 роки тому

    I can’t find Oscar in the iPhone apps

  • @Jumpscoach1
    @Jumpscoach1 4 роки тому

    How about a video telling us what you think of the iwatch sleep tracking and sleep test apps.

  • @silverbullet7821
    @silverbullet7821 3 роки тому

    I downloaded Oscar today and it does not look like yours. I wanted that kool looking "Flow Rate chart". I guess they improved it so much that, the feature is gone ;-( Great info!! Are you still doing review sessions? My 6 month AHI is 5.46 and 30 day is 6.9. What are your 2021 rates?

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  3 роки тому

      It's definitely still there. Did you have the SD card in there when you used the machine? Also, what kind of machine are you using for PAP therapy?
      Definitely doing review sessions. Rates are on my website: axgsleepdiagnostics.com. Can't list them here or I won't be able to jack up my prices on a whim!!!!

    • @silverbullet7821
      @silverbullet7821 3 роки тому

      @@Freecpapadvice OK sounds great!! I want to do one but, first would like to speak with a Sleep Technologist. If I order the conversation, do I get to talk to you? I can ask/tell you all the machine and mask info then. "I won't be able to jack up my prices on a whim!!!!" Love that line.......LMAO. Noticed you don't have those authentication checkmarks in your gray reply bar so, how do I know I'm not talking to your Dad (LOL) ???

  • @Aplmn4221
    @Aplmn4221 4 роки тому

    Will you be doing a follow up to see if the increased pressure makes a difference?

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +2

      This actually is a follow up, but yes. I will be doing another shorter video to follow up on this video.

    • @Aplmn4221
      @Aplmn4221 4 роки тому

      TheLankyLefty27 a follow-follow up lol

  • @allyg8or
    @allyg8or 2 роки тому

    Hi, my rented ResMed AirSense 10 let me load data to OSCAR 1.3.1 using my MacBook, but it only reads out day by day info, not hourly like in your video. Is that the best that ResMed offers or could I be doing it wrong? I love that you can see every 15min on your charts and would like to be sure that when I buy, I have more granular details!

  • @waynetalsma6634
    @waynetalsma6634 4 роки тому

    I just put a card in my capa how long does it need to be in there so you can look at it ?

  • @FromGregg
    @FromGregg 3 роки тому

    Great video! I’m a MRI Technologist recently diagnosed with severe OSA my AHI was 33 with my SpO2 dropping into the 70’s during my sleep study. I’ve probably been undiagnosed for 10 or more years and have had two cardiac ablations for SVT and Afib. I had to beg the VA to do a portable sleep study on me when I was just admitted to the hospital for an atrial bigeminy cardiac arrhythmia. I got my Philip’s Dreamstation 1 and it has reduced my AHI below 3 which is great but I’m not feeling fully rested like I did after the first week of using it. I looked at my sleep data in OSCAR on my MAC 🖥 but it’s confusing. I’ve reduced the max auto pressure from 18 down to 11.5 and that’s seems to have made it more tolerable but I’m still having some OA and vibratory snoring. Could you hook up a fellow healthcare worker with some advice to dial in my settings? Your video helped a lot! Thanks 😊

  • @Of_Earth.and_Seed
    @Of_Earth.and_Seed 2 роки тому

    Can they show central hypopneas??

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. (You'd need to have Spo2 synched with it though to see if there is a desaturation)

  • @lorenzoishere
    @lorenzoishere 4 роки тому

    Hi friend. Is there any full face mask like the airfit F30i or the Dreamwear full face but with pillows?

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      Innomed Hybrid (if they still make it) and ResMed Liberty. I think there is one more too.....but it was REALLY around only for a hot minute.

    • @lorenzoishere
      @lorenzoishere 4 роки тому

      @@Freecpapadvice Hi again i¨ll try to make an apointment with you for the pap review on axg, hope thers no problem been in Mexico

  • @joycem.7857
    @joycem.7857 4 роки тому

    I started on CPAP in Sept. of this year. My machine doesn't have a SD card in it so I put one in and I got an error code. I am on Resmed AirSence 10.

    • @mshaw290808mi
      @mshaw290808mi 4 роки тому

      I have the same machine and mine did not come with a SD card either. I got an error code once on my card and I had to put it in my computer and reformat the card, after that it worked fine.

    • @joycem.7857
      @joycem.7857 4 роки тому

      @@mshaw290808mi How do you reformat the card, erase it?

    • @mshaw290808mi
      @mshaw290808mi 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/CriMuLEELfU/v-deo.html. This video is a good one to watch.

    • @joycem.7857
      @joycem.7857 4 роки тому +1

      @@mshaw290808mi Thank you so much, got it working now and is set up in the machine waiting for tonight!! Without doing this ourselves no one tells us if we are doing did or not. Its like hey the machine and your on your own.

  • @gallo4796
    @gallo4796 4 роки тому

    What is your cost to help and do I need a computer ?

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      axgsleepdiagnostics.com. if it’s just a phone call, no. If it’s an OSCAR review then computer is needed.

    • @gallo4796
      @gallo4796 4 роки тому

      @@Freecpapadvice well I have been on apnea treament with resmed10 for 3 months now I still have headaches and feel tired if I get a computer will you be able to help me get better? Would that be possible with the results on oscar?

  • @paulaviernes233
    @paulaviernes233 2 роки тому

    Love it so wonderful

  • @juliecayouette2752
    @juliecayouette2752 3 роки тому

    Can you make another video with your father to see his data and how the therapy is going now? Hope he sleep better now.

  • @cebruthius
    @cebruthius 4 роки тому

    Do you know btw if the flow rate signal sampling rate is increased on a Dreamstation compared to a System One? The System One does 12Hz which I believe is kind of meager.

  • @ApneaBoard
    @ApneaBoard 4 роки тому +1

    Howdy Jason, FYI, a new version of OSCAR is out now (version 1.2.0). See Fred Bonjour's announcement, here:
    www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-NOTICE-OSCAR-v-1-2-0-is-Released-10-14-2020--30643
    Excellent video by the way. So glad that OSCAR is helping you to help others!

  • @ograx
    @ograx 4 роки тому

    Hey Lanky do you find getting rid of the APAP feature and going with a set pressure is the best way to go??

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому

      In general, yes.

    • @ograx
      @ograx 4 роки тому

      @@Freecpapadvice Whats the reasoning behind this? I've given up CPAP after a year because I just don't get enough sleep using it.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому

      It mostly responds inappropriately to what the user is doing. It also doesn't increase fast enough or stay at the required pressure long enough to maintain an open airway. If you were already on a static pressure, the pressure really needs to be evaluated in terms of effectiveness and if there are other factors undermining the therapy.....mostly leaking, but it can also be an inappropriate mask or inappropriate mode of therapy. (bilevel, asv, vaps)

    • @ograx
      @ograx 4 роки тому

      @@FreecpapadviceHow do I get ahold of you for personal consultation to give CPAP another go with some assistance?

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому

      axgsleepdiagnostics.com

  • @peterferst4045
    @peterferst4045 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your very informative videos they have been very helpful and informative. Most respectfully I have a request. Could you please toned down the cartoon and prank stuff, it is distracting when trying to assimilate the important info you are imparting. I'm not an old "grouch" and love a little humor but I sometimes find it too much. Again thank you for everything and will most certainly continue to subscribe.

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Peter. Appreciate your comment. I make these staying "true" to myself. Really it's the brand of the channel not being so "professional".
      Thanks for watching Peter.

  • @cebruthius
    @cebruthius 4 роки тому

    14:47 That's not the leak rate, that's the total venting rate which includes the air going out of the mask vent.

  • @timmyers3428
    @timmyers3428 Рік тому

    are you a subscriber yet, "Maybe" that was classic

  • @cebruthius
    @cebruthius 4 роки тому

    0:05 I hope that's not a corona wheeze 🤣

  • @cebruthius
    @cebruthius 4 роки тому

    0:43 NixOS is so much better than Bububuntu 🤣

  • @paulprovenzanotelejug7877
    @paulprovenzanotelejug7877 4 роки тому

    And my pulmonologist says my sleep is great because all they look at is AHI

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому +1

      It might be perfectly fine, but it they aren't titrating for RERAS and even snoring it can really decrease the effectiveness of PAP therapy.

    • @paulprovenzanotelejug7877
      @paulprovenzanotelejug7877 4 роки тому

      Yup, I notice my RERAs and VS2 are high on nights where AHI is below 2, but feel crappy in AM. But I cannot increase beginning pressure, or stop the bipartisan function cuz I cannot fall asleep when pressure is above 10. Also sustained pressure above 10 blows out my tear duct flap, and my eyelid flutters. But, I am still better than before any CPAP so, . . .

    • @paulprovenzanotelejug7877
      @paulprovenzanotelejug7877 4 роки тому

      Not bipartisan BIPAP ! Stupid spell check !

    • @Freecpapadvice
      @Freecpapadvice  4 роки тому

      The bipartisan function is clearly just pandering. 😉😂 (autocorrect 1 : Paul 0 ) Increasing your IPAP should help resolve RERAs and snoring. (unless the snoring is actually the silicone cushion flapping)

  • @cebruthius
    @cebruthius 4 роки тому

    9:30 So much snoring, can't be good.