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Should CPAP Machine Be Changed If Periodic Breathing Is 4 Percent Respectively?
Question: I have an AHI of around 3 in a periodic breathing around 4% with cardiovascular disease. Should I be changing my cpap machine
Brief Answer:
You are doing fairly well.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical and PSG details. An AHI of 3 and periodic breathing of 4% are fairly normal and there is no need to change the CPAP machine. You can continue with the same line of management.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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You are doing fairly well.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical and PSG details. An AHI of 3 and periodic breathing of 4% are fairly normal and there is no need to change the CPAP machine. You can continue with the same line of management.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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