🥱Still Tired? Your Blood Oxygen Levels Are low!🪫

[@CPAPReviews]

Download our new SleepHQ iOS app for iPhone and iPad - Download our brand-new SleepHQ iOS app! sleephq.com is available for ResMed & Philips Respironics CPAP users. Free to use, it's super easy to upload, review and share your cpap therapy data charts. We're adding new CPAP machines to the platform every month, so join our mailing list, and we will let you know when your CPAP is compatible cpap.review/sleephq-newsletter I'm currently beta testing a new RemSleep 02 Ring app that will enable SleepHQ members to automatically upload their 02 Ring data. The testing is going extremely well and I anticipate this will be available for download August/Sept 2022. If you would like to order a SleepHQ O2ring - cpap.review/sleephq-o2ring International DHL Express shipping available for $30 - 5 Days Express Free Shipping Australia Wide

[@sandrinesuat2333]

Thank you so much for your brilliant explanation, I surely understood why I feel so dizzy sometimes when I wake up and yet app is awesome, I just past another sleep test at home(with oxymeter machine) and I am quite sure about what the results will be... I think I will have to readjust the pressure

[@toneskill]

I have fell out with my sleep nurses. I was having 25 per hours they said that was normal. Without machine it is 60 per hours. Was stable when I learnt to do the setting but now 15 to 30 plus. Dont know whats going on so tired at wits end! What is the oxygen sensor how much. See one as a watch worn on wrist (with app) on Amazon £100 and the ring one with a wrist box for £160. Which do you use

[@jeffbaker1]

I am just seeing this video and know its been 4 months or so, but I am new CPAP user. I am in the US and am wondering if the Wellue O2 ring and app are compatible with sleephq? Thank you in advance for your help

[@Ishara0223]

Hi Nick I was just recommended your channel today after asking a question on flow limitations. Never heard of it before but I’ve just used Oscar to read my data on my F&P machine and I’m having FL of over 200 closer to 250 or more every night. Is this something I need to be concerned about? I’m waking up exhausted and my recent sleep study said that my AHI has increased to 23 more during REM and oxygen levels go down to 70s. But looking at the Oscar data other then the FL everything else looks good. Hope you answer 🙏🏼 Glad I was able to find your channel. So much useful info and I’m definitely following 😊

[@Jammy_TheFootballFan]

Air mini is not supported to SleepHQ ?

[@graffix21]

I can relate to this 100%. I used to go to my sleep doctor and he would say I was doing a great job with using the cpap. I would tell him I was still tired and didn’t feel rested. He would pretend like everything was ok.

[@sopheana9425]

So wt did you do eventually ??

[@kCI251]

So did you find a new sleep doctor?

[@johnlee2579]

And what next?

[@RyanWilliams222]

After that, he turned into a bird and flew away. And he lived happily ever after because birds don’t get sleep apnea. 🐦

[@dewitubeX1]

​@@RyanWilliams222😂😅

[@hunched_monk3279]

Thanks so much Nicko. ResMed should hire you as a consultant to overhaul their practice. This is insane that a user of CPAP is having to change the model from the ground up. Maybe you should design a CPAP/APAP/BiPAP/ASV all-in-one and blow ResMed out of the water.

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day brother, I agree! They definitely should . Manufacturing is a tough gig mate, even when own the market. Cheers

[@jeffreylylemason]

I bought a Resvent machine from China with an Auto F feature (monitors breathing rate and tidal volume). Very helpful for me and my AHI was at 0, still felt crappy. I'm sure there are other great machines out there.

[@SirFency]

I bought that O2 ring to find out if I should schedule an appointment with a sleep specialist. I spend hours sub 90% every night. I compared the results with my at home sleep study and they were basically the same. The differences in the data were so small that I am loving this ring. I am getting my CPAP on Wednesday. I can't wait to see what happens. I've had no energy my entire life and I have been successful in anything I set my mind to in spite of that, until I reach something I call "Burnout". If this can cure my chronic fatigue, depression, and anxiety I will be an unstoppable force on this world. I pray to Jesus this works. I will do everything I can to make this work. This is the first time I have felt real excitement about anything since I was a small boy. The possibility I might be able to live life like a normal person without medication actually has me feeling something. I have been emotionally dead since I was a child. Probably puberty. I don't remember most of my life. That could be as a result of this sleep issue too.

[@CPAPReviews]

Awesome mate, if you get a SleepHQ Pro account you can sync the ring data with cpap data. Very cool. Best wishes on your journey. Cheers

[@pepitoperez7849]

Reading your comment made me cry. I’m bedridden with severe sleep apnea for 25+ years. Have never been able to fall asleep with pap therapy. But reading your comment made me have a little hope. I wanna buy a o2 ring and if my blood oxigen levels go down I’ll try pap once more.

[@toby621]

I have been on cpap for 5 weeks and im still exhausted all the time My therapist is happy with my results

[@mltamarlin]

This is so important!!!!!! Thank you! My doctor knew my oxygen goes low every night, but only cared about AHI !

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome

[@gaoutdooradventures]

I am a brand new CPAP user after discovering that I had 294 AHI events in a 7 hour sleep study test period. I am now on a ResMed Autosense 11 and I'm trying to learn all I can about this condition (just FYI, my sleep disorder doc and team are awesome.) I have to say that your information is INVALUABLE!!! Thank you SO much for putting this info out there. All the best!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you my friend and good luck on your journey! Finding a good sleep doc and team is half the battle so well done

[@onlyiwilknow]

I bought one and was shocked to see how low my Oxygen levels drop while sleeping. Can't wait to incorporate that with my SleepHQ stats

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Frits, it certainly can be a bit of a shock! Thanks for the support. Only a few days now until SleepHQ Pro is launched. Cheers

[@eddiem5220]

I've just hit my five year mark for my AirSense 10 and found your channel while researching the AirSense 11. I spoke with my sleep doctor today and mentioned that I'm not feeling that great and I couldn't understand why because the MyAir app shows that I'm consistently hitting 100. After watching your videos, I'm now inclined to review my own data and see what is going on. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. Looking forward to analyzing my data on Sleep HQ!

[@protenski777]

Hi, I saw Nick’s review of the AirSense 11 after I had already ordered the machine from USA to Australia. I was worried that I had made a huge mistake. However I have found the AirSense 11 to be fantastic. It’s quieter than my old AirSense 10. I haven’t had any problems with the water chamber. Good luck to you.

[@Pannu_Gurpatwant]

@@protenski777 hi mate, where did you the Airsense 11 from? I'm looking to order one for myself too. Thanks

[@protenski777]

@@Pannu_Gurpatwant Hi mate, I bought my AirSense 11 for AU$1307 from CPAP Specials. They’re based in Las Vegas. I received my machine about 7-10 days after ordering it. I had to pay about AU$220 import tax as it was over AU$1000. You can’t use MyAir with it in Australia but I didn’t care. Very happy with CPAP Specials and the machine. Cheers and good luck.

[@charleszacharybennett7827]

Thank you so much for your content!!!! Your channel has been a life saver. I received the new Res med 11 a week ago, after being on an old Phillips for nearly 8 years. I have had to try to adjust the Res med 11 nearly every night to figure this out on my own as my Nurse Practitioner had it set on 6 and it is hard to get ahold of her. Tried that one night and felt horrible. I watched your video on 5 of you reviewing someone's data and used your suggestions for them to put mine on auto, limit the variations and raise the pressure. I used 10-13. I also had to change mask back to my regular nasal mask as the nasal pillow was oddly causing slight nose bleeds. Changed the setting on machine to nasal mask as well. I am still a bit tired so I'm concerned about my blood oxygen levels and can't afford the magic ring and not sure my California state insurance will pay for that. All in all I just wanted to say thank you for putting out this so important information. If the people from my sleep lab know of all of this, they are sure not telling me about it and I'm not even sure that the data they gathered from my last two sleep studies were accurate. All the more reason to be grateful for you and your content here. Much gratitude!!!

[@lisazimmer6360]

This is definitely happening to me. Is auto enough to stop my oxygen from dropping and my heart rate going up and feeling exhausted still.

[@candacenagle505]

I started monitoring my blood 02 prior to using the cpap. The 0x ring was how I figured out I had sleep apnea. So I have been confused about the AHI and why it would be important to monitor if my 02 sats are dramatically improved. I went from continuously dropping into the 80'-70's to maintaining even between 95-97 all night. HR dropped as well. It is a great tool. My AHI is always between 2-4. I put the ring on my cousin the other night. She has been on cpap for 5 years. Her 02 sats were horrible! So now she has that info and can go back to the doctor for a increasing her pressure. Thanks for bringing this to light for clarification! I also find the need to monitor times I took the mask off very irritating...of course need to go to the bathroom and/or let a cat out or whatever...geez....

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Candace, thanks for the great comment! Glad you're enjoying the 02 ring

[@preetimittal2123]

But increasing pressure may cause central apnea?

[@photosimonson]

dude you're a freakin legend, cheers from California BINGO DINGO!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks brother, cheers from Melbourne

[@lucdelhaize4029]

Hey Nicko, that was a very good presentation and explanation so thanks for that. I came to the same conclusion myself about a year ago that AHI and in particular myAir was quite meaningless and stopped monitoring those. Instead I got the O2 ring and nightly monitor my pO2 levels which I figured is what my body is actually experiencing. This data also impressed my Cardiologist who was enthusiastic in his support.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey mate, thanks for the kind words. Sounds to me like you're ahead of the game! Congrats . There's plenty more cool stuff we can do with the ring. Check this out - sleepimage.com/

[@classvamaths1666]

Please send me the link to buy this O2 ring

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

​@@classvamaths1666 Links to Nick's suppliers are provided in the video description both for USA and Australia.

[@thmteach]

This literally just happened to me and I went to the doctor and she said I'm doing great and the app from my Air gives raving reviews but I'm still tired and snoring more now than ever smh totally 💤 tired. Thank you for the explanation and great outlook. I'll start saving for the 02ring it seems like a great investment

[@jeffreylylemason]

This is useful content. I have never had an AHI above 2 in my life (I'm more of the upper airway resistance patient) but believe me you can still feel super crappy with an AHI of 0

[@spencerhill]

Looking forward to integrating this data! I have a feeling that my O2 sats are dropping as all my other numbers appear good but I still feel tired. Awesome work uncle nicko!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks brother, we've got so much great stuff planned! Before the end of the year we should have sleephq integrated with apple/google health so you'll be able to bring lots of great health data into the platform. Cheers

[@db53100]

I really appreciate these videos. I still don't understand most of it, but each video gives me a little more information that starts to sink in to this 69 year old head. I have tried quite a few different headgear and mask since the end of Feb. and think I finally found the right one. Some days I'm more tired than others. I have signed up for Sleep HQ and have uploaded my info. I am still trying to understand it all, little by little it will start making more sense to me. Thank you for all the information you are sharing with us.

[@CPAPReviews]

This is exactly what i like to read mate. I'm sure it's complex for most but let it wash over you and eventually the lessons will be learned! Best wishes. Nicko

[@jeanettemcdonald2112]

Woo Hoo, thanks again Nicko, great vid. I have ordered my O2 ring today. Have a suspicion that my O2 sat is too low. Have needed oxygen at night during last few hospital admissions. Can't afford to knock off any more brain cells at my age. Cheers Jeanette.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Jeanette, great stuff! Let me know what your results are like . Thanks for your membership support my friend

[@tammymartin4569]

This is fantastic information that I wish our doctors provided to us. I'm going to share it with mine, for better or worse. My ring is arriving so I'm excited to see that integration into sleep hq. You're so informative. No one else helps us like you do!!

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Tammy, that's a lovely comment. Thank you

[@johnbroadbent322]

I been getting "good results" under 6, but still feeling tired. Not as tired as tired as I used to be, it used to be easy to doze off whilst waiting at the traffic lights. I don't doze off any more, just feel a bit tired. This oxygen level sounds interesting, and when you think about it, it makes sense. Thanks for the update and looking forward to seeing this integrated onto SleepHQ.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi John, we all feel tired from time to time but if you're struggling to get to 5pm without needing a lie down or like you said 'dozing off at the traffic lights' then thats a red flag! Especially if you're using cpap and getting a 'normal' amount of sleep each night. Cheers mate. Nicko

[@deyeaus]

Have you ever had a Multiple Sleep Latency Test or Maintenance of Wakefulness test?

[@johnbroadbent322]

@@deyeaus no, I have not heard of the tests before.

[@johnbroadbent322]

Just ordered the remsleep O2 ring. I'm excited to see the extra data it will provide, thanks Unclenicko

[@canadahigh]

While addressing cpap settings don't forget to address environmental factors. Clean filters, tubes, humidifier. A then check out the dust road your machine and in your bedroom. Vacuum floors, wash curtains, bedding, pillows etc. We always assume we've done these things. Yet just as often we think we have but haven't! Are your pets hanging out in your bedroom? Shut them out day and night! Are you eating things you're only mildly allergic too? How's your diet? If your not eating enough fruits and veg your not going to eat getting enough vitamins c a natural antihistamine and anti inflamatory. Tea coffee tea is especially good for asthma coffee as an emergency treatment for a full blown asthma attack while gettingto the hospital... Anyway remember the basics as I have revised myself recently

[@elwelldavid9832]

As always, a brilliant video that explains a critical aspect of measuring treatment more effectively and something most of us haven't given any thought to. I am better educated for the time and effort you've put into preparing and delivering an easily understood explanation of blood oxygen levels. Thanks for posting!!

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Elwell, i'm glad you enjoyed the educational session mate. All the best. Nicko

[@PurpleMartinView]

I’ve used this for over a year. Amazing! What’s the best is when I leave the ring on but accidentally take off the Cpap equipment in my sleep. The real truth gets revealed by the ring! Last time, the ring had to wake me 27 times! In a typical night, with ring and Cpap, the ring has to wake me 2-3 times when my sp02 drops. I never go without the ring.

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks for sharing this great info mate

[@MarkVanOuse]

WOW! you just described my situation to a T! I wondered what those sawed off looking flow rate graphs of mine meant. My AHI is below 5. Titration study in April, the Doc said CPAP of 5. I thought that was OK. I have been using the other Wellue pulse oximeter (the SleepU), which can be imported into to OSCAR and my O2 graphing is similar to you the one you shared. But I still feel kinda tired. I'll experiment with edging the pressure up and see what that brings. Thanks a MILLION, Nick!

[@CPAPReviews]

You're welcome Mark . Sounds like you're on the right track

[@VirtualR]

Going to buy one of these rings, makes sense as my CPAP readings are fine, but I very rarely feel 100% rested. CPAP makes a huge improvement but still not 100%. Had all sorts of blood tests to try and figure out why I'm still tired. Will be interesting to see what this comes up with

[@Quasar_QSO]

I've been thinking about this same thing over the last week or so. I even told my girlfriend we should each get an oxygen monitor to track our sleep levels. I use bipap, but she's never had a sleep study done. I was thinking it could be an easy, inexpensive way to see how well we are breathing at night. It's nice to have my suspicions confirmed, and even better to know if can improve me sleep therapy as well. Thanks!

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day Wesley, yes you can also use the 02 ring as an apnea screening device - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGmpfqppeMp3hJI

[@lukewebber5562]

Thanks

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day Luke, sorry it took so long to get back to you but thank you very much for your very generous channel donation. Donations are not expected but they are very much appreciated. I hope the video had a positive impact in your life. All the best. Nicko

[@craigwesson1788]

makes sense. Ordered one today. Thanks Nicko.

[@craigwesson1788]

forgot to ask how i set it up for sleep HQ. do i need the magic uploader ?

[@CPAPReviews]

nah you won't need a magic uploader for O2 ring integration mate. You will just need to download the iphone app we're making which should be available soon. Cheers

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

​@@CPAPReviews Any options for we Android users? Do not have an iPhone.

[@nytess2]

This is proof to me that the whole CPAP thing with Drs.and Insurance companies is BS. I wish I knew how to read and use what you got here. Great job!

[@gregoriovillacorta3921]

Thanks a lot!, I was adviced this video from apnea group, Best regards from Perú

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad you enjoyed

[@johnandrew2370]

You are the best CPAP channel. Period. Thank you.

[@phildodd5532]

Great video and information, Nicko. No doubt about it, you are an expert and I thank you. 🤠🍉🍺

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Phil, thanks brother! Always welcome

[@markrow4580]

Hiya Nick very interesting vid. The missus who works in pharmacy sleep apnea clinic had no idea that the AHI modelling that they are taught was so floored, as usual it looks like I'm going to be the test case so she can show her bosses so it looks like I'm buying an oximeter ring. My AHI has been way below 5 for a few yrs and yet I rarely feel well rested so fingers crossed we get an answer. Keep up the good work mate.

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks for the great comment Mark. Good luck with your therapy mate

[@njbooger76]

Greetings from the US of A....I really like these videos. I have had to become my own Dr. when it comes to a lot of these things. So...started using mouth tape with the help of nasal tape to open the sinuses. currently using a face mask with the nasal pillows (the kind with a slit and not the nubby things that go into the nose). this seems to have helped dramatically. AHI numbers dropped to below 2 and I am sleeping through the night...despite some bizarre dreams. Never considered blood oxygen levels. I still feel sleepy when i wake up...naturally and no alarm. I am considering one of these O2 rings and see what's really gong on. I have not uploaded my data to your site yet but will do. Thanks gain. Cheers!

[@TheKirstebee]

Thanks for this informative video! You give so much more info than my doc. I have the ring - it’s great but I didn’t know getting into the “green zone” on the graph is the goal. This might explain why I’m still tired! You are a star!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks for the lovely comment. I really appreciate it

[@notmycupotea]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!

[@CPAPReviews]

You're most welcome my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid. CHeers

[@theoneroutsos4577]

Your a legend thanks mate!

[@CPAPReviews]

No problem 👍

[@lesleyschultz9247]

thank you. Exactly what my flow rate looks like. (all flat on top) Makes much more sense now. I have just been playing around with pressure and changed to cpap mode because AHI are great but still so tired. Might turn pressure up another notch.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Lesley, i had a quick look at your SleepHQ profile. You could certainly benefit from a little bump in pressure but overall i think you're doing very well. Congrats

[@lesleyschultz9247]

oh wow. Thank you Uncle Nicko . Fantastic to get some feedback and know how I am heading. I bumped up to 14 last night, so will give it a couple of days then download data.

[@phildimopoulos6010]

Hi Lesley, I know you commented this quite a while ago but it sounds like I'm in a very similar situation. May I ask, how were your results after increasing the pressure a bit? I'm at APAP mode currently, (range 6-15) but still pretty tired most days. My AHI is super low (1.9) so I'm curious how your O2 levels were after this pressure increase. Thanks in advance!

[@lesleyschultz9247]

@@phildimopoulos6010 Hi. Unfortunately I havent purchased an o2 ring or apple watch yet so no way of telling what o2 levels are.It is on the list of things to get. I think that info would be really helpful. Still tired but nowhere near as bad as i was without therapy.

[@phildimopoulos6010]

@@lesleyschultz9247​​⁠thanks for replying Lesley, really appreciate it. I feel the same basically.. although I’m still tired, it’s definitely not even close to how bad it was prior to CPAP. I think I’m going to invest in an o2 ring in the next month or so just to see if I can dial this in further.

[@moniquehuchet3646]

Thank you for your videos you are giving me the best instructions.😊 nice family hello from Canada

[@cushyco]

Hi Nicko. I bought an O2Ring from you and I’m glad I did. My SpO2 & AHI results are pretty similar so I haven’t yet got the right settings it seems. Can’t wait until the O2Ring data is integrated into SleepHQ. Cheers.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey, that's awesome! I'm having a great time beta testing the new app. It's really cool and has a bunch of great features. We're working on 'Night Mode' currently. It's getting close!

[@ritamclaughlin9681]

Great information. I’m struggling with mask fit and other issues. There is so much to know about sleep apnea.thank you.

[@ShilohScotty]

Loving your content man!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you bro 🤙

[@Never2Loud]

Outtakes. Gotta love 'em. Thanks for all the great info.

[@mitchmarkota8814]

Great feedack and video. I am 65 years old, and I am now using the O2 ring and on a CPAP with oxygen, I am NO longer tired but totally pumped all day long. My thought processes have improved considerably. My AHI was very low, but my O2 was dropping to 87-78%. Last night, my average O2 was 97%. This technology is a game changer supporting excellent health and vitality. I used the O2 ring data files to convince my doctor that I needed O2.

[@mitchmarkota8814]

I dont know what pressures my machine is set to, but my chinese made RESVENT machine is variable pressure.

[@PanamaRose]

My AHI is low too, but my sats still drop on Cpap. I had a 73% recently and the last week has been 81-85%. I just started back on Cpap about 1 month ago. Did the doctor explain why you still had low sats? I can't get an appointment to see my doc till July!!

[@preetimittal2123]

​@@PanamaRose did you see the doctor...??? Because my father is dealing with same problem

[@dereklogsdon9345]

I love my ring I been wearing mine for a few months now can’t wait for it to get it imported to sleephq to see what’s going on with my pulse rate spikes when my o2 stays in range. I am updating my machine this week to resmed 11 from non data tracking luna2. I am excited to get more in depth look at what’s going on at night.

[@CPAPReviews]

Awesome mate! Good luck with the AirSense 11

[@elizabethG633]

I figured my oxygen level needed to increase while on my CPAP machine, but when I mentioned it to the therapist, she brushed it off and said I needed more iron. But, when I got sick I was put on oxygen on a regular basis and figured my conclusion is probably more accurate. I do have oxygen hooked up to my CPAP every night, but I am going to experiment by increasing that flow and see if it makes a difference in the morning. Thanks for confirming what I suspected all along.

[@CPAPReviews]

welcome!

[@preetimittal2123]

Did you increase pressure?? What are the results??

[@jTempVids]

Very Interesting. I'd love to check my O2 stats to verify that my CPAP setting are correct. $250 shipped (USA) for the O2 ring is too steep for me at the moment. I hope in the future that insurance will either cover such a device or that the cost of the device becomes cheaper. I might have to try and make my own from one of the cheap chinese bluetooth pulse oximeters and a bluetooth arduino module. I've seen a couple such projects. I'd just be interested in using the device for a couple nights. You would think that CPAP therapy would include a trial period where they let you use a pulse oximeter to verify that your therapy settings are correct.

[@tombaffa9374]

Thanks for that info! I’ll check my results

[@CPAPReviews]

Awesome mate, let me know how you go

[@DJunclepaul2nd]

This is incredibly interesting, thank you! I just got a watch that happens to monitor oxygen levels and mine are all over the place, worryingly low at the point in the night I wake up!

[@MountainDiva]

Wow Nicko…this is intriguing information and I’m so happy you shared the O2 readings along with the flow limitations. Something new to look at although I’m pretty much dialed in with my therapy. Also…loved the outtakes and the picture of your cute family. Very sweet! Love to all.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Kath, always welcome my friend. Glad you enjoyed it! You should have seen the outtakes i left out haha . Best wishes

[@lukewebber5562]

Well that certainly explains a lot. Last night I scored an AHI of 0. for the first time, so i should be feeling great, but I've been better. Checking my flow limit tells a different story. It was always under 0.5, but it was highly volatile within that range. Guess I'd better order a ring and get the full story. Thanks "uncle Nicko". 🤠

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome Luke, cheers brother

[@lukewebber5562]

@@CPAPReviews OK, that custom emoji is *chef's kiss*. As a fellow Melburnian, a long-time Akubra wearer (the Traveller is my go-to choice) and a well-known beer aficionado (and sometime brewer), I'm into it. You are now my spirit animal. Sorry, but you don't get a vote. But seriously, thanks for all the helpful content. I discontinued therapy over a year ago. Basically rage-quit when I couldn't get mask leakage under control. I'm well able to pay for good advice, but none of the providers I dealt with could be arsed to provide more than a cursory service. Maybe lockdowns were partially responsible, but I suspect complacency and poor training were at the heart of it. Anyhoo, with the guidance of your videos, I've taken back control of my clinical settings, reduced my fixed pressure from 14 to 11, and I'm contemplating changing my mask. Oh, and I've ordered an O2 ring using your voucher code, for which thanks. Things are looking up, and I have you to thank for it. Also, I've got some of my neighbours in my sights. Gonna try the O2 ring out on them and see what we learn. Oh, I should add that your mate is doing a stellar job with the website. I'm a (backend) developer, and he's obviously the real deal.

[@emmaanda2695]

@emmaanda2695 1 second ago Hi Luke, I know you left this awesome comment a few years ago, thought I’d ask you how your CPAP therapy is going now? Hope it’s going great. I started using CPAP about a month ago, got an O2 ring that I ordered delivered today and am very curious to use it tonight. Did you find your O2 ring helped you with fine tuning your CPAP settings?

[@jamesjewell3515]

Thank you very much for this video.

[@CPAPReviews]

You are very welcome

[@wjniemi]

Love the outtakes!

[@CPAPReviews]

haha, thanks brother

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

Gotta get an O2 ring. Information on the meaning of flow limit data is pretty lacking I had to dive down the scientific literature rabbit hole to get an understanding of why it was important and this video just confirmed my understanding in a much more simple and straightforward manner so thank you. Can the sleep hq FAQ be updated to include an overview of what flow limits are with an embedded KZbin link to this video?

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day bro, i think it's not talked about much because people (including doctors) don't really understand it. Regarding the SleepHQ FAQ stuff, we're launching a complete forum soon which will have 100x more info. Cheers

[@bronsonburks2745]

Brilliant video Nicko! By chance does information from a smart watch like a Galaxy watch, apple watch, etc. Work with SleepHQ?

[@APN34Z]

I would get 2nd opinions too about Sleep Apnea, you could have Upper Airway resistance syndrome which is very similar to Sleep Apnea, might even be worse in some ways because you will not be sleepy but massively fatigued.

[@allinaday9882]

I no longer care what my blood oxygen level is. While consistently having perfect blood O2 levels; After first night of cpap I found out that my tissue O2 level was painfully low, and successful cpap tx. was only tx. that relieved this body wide pain. Yeah cpap tx.!

[@RealExpertsPro]

My Samsung Galaxy smart watch said that my o2 was 71% last night. Wondering if that's even possible... I'll have to look into the ring and sleephq some more today. Thanks!

[@preetimittal2123]

Now what do you do if you o2 was 71%? Can you find the reason

[@billbuckett]

Just starting my journey mate. I’m definitely having desaturations all night. Originally picked up by my Garmin watches spo2 sensor. Have had a sleep test and all that and I’m waiting on the results. So I’m ‘in the system’ so to speak. I’ve been devouring your content. Thanks for all your brilliant explanations and valuable insights. Seriously though. I felt compelled to comment after the bloopers haha. Legend. Thanks again mate!

[@Timothy512]

My Garmin watch was what set the alarms off for me. It was showing sp02 levels as low as 77%. I've since gotten an A/CPAP (no sleep study yet, just experimenting on my own) and am waiting on a proper pulse ox ring. I don't know how accurate Garmin really is in this regard.

[@amandahale3247]

I wear oxygen ring he recommends nightly and assuming it is accurate...my Garmin watch is NOT! It regularly shows my oxygen way lower than the ring and a regular pulse oximeter (like if I check it during the day). I was pretty disappointed how inaccurate my Garmin appears to be.

[@darkkellsmith8379]

Yo Niko thanks for the video

[@CPAPReviews]

Welcome brother

[@bethwilliams9603]

🙏🏾😁Tku Nick for this video

[@odaynedaley7080]

Thank you so much. Sucks I have the Luna G3 so I can't get your app😢😢

[@CPAPReviews]

It's okay mate, we should have all devices compatible by end of 2024. I'd be disappointed if we didn't. Cheers

[@HollyWood-do6fn]

Thanks for sharing

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790]

Oh, I'm a bit overwhelmed with this info. Guess on night night 5, I have more to learn.

[@rebeccaseamans209]

My Garmin watch picked up my O 2 rather than the sleep center routinely ever checking oxygenation over the 3 years of therapy I’ve had. Mid 80’s for years and I’m not happy to learn this. Why is overnight oximetry not standard in the first few weeks of therapy as well as at least twice a year. I complained of not feeling rested and still nothing. Only paying attention to AHI is not good practice!

[@preetimittal2123]

Now how are you...what action you take to increase o2 level

[@andrewpersaud4144]

CPAP therapy can be summarized in a nut shell for optimal results: 1.) Get a nasal mask. Might have to try several before finding your personal favorite. Everyone's face shape is different. 2.) Get some mouth tape from Hostage Tape and tape your mouth while you sleep. Don't ask questions, just do it. 3.) Climateline. My sweet spot is level 4 @ 27 deg C. and finally 4) Start low and keep increasing every night until you finally feel good. AHI, flow rate, O2 levels....at the end of the day the only solution to your problems is to increase the pressure. If you don't have the time to track or dig deep into your data, increase by 0.2 every night. You'll just know you found your sweet spot, trust me. Forgot 5.) Less is more. When you found your sweet spot, stay there. Don't increase the pressure more. Forgot 6.) DONT USE EPR. The pressure fluctuations mess things up regardless which machine you have

[@DD042987]

Without EPR I feel like I’m suffocating

[@andreaandersson5901]

Thanks for valuable information! What you call a RemSleep 02 ring is the same as Wellue O2 ring, right? //A

[@gardengrower7633]

Very good explanation. My question is did that patient ACTUALLY experienced improved quality of life at the higher pressure or was it only you expected him to be doing better based on graphical presentation? If he did feel better, to what degree?

[@caitm8209]

This is a freat question! I remember it took 7 months for me to even notice a difference after starting treatment. But i didn't know anything about o2 levels at that point. I kind of wonder if the o2 would be felt immediately as opposed to the AHI.

[@gardengrower7633]

@@caitm8209 no - studies have shown (and also my experience), higher O2 levels did NOT result in improved fatigue.

[@leninfernandez9279]

@@gardengrower7633so he might be trying to optimize something unnecessarily, am I right? I started tracking spO2 only and from there adjusting low and high pressure levels.

[@rquance1]

This information that your page provides is exactly what my sleep study people were monitoring when I went through 3 different sleep studies. Hope to see that O2 ring soon so I can fine tune my Resmed 10 machine better. I have been tweaking almost daily and things are getting better than the sleep labs ever had me sleeping but I do find that running CP instead of auto generally results in more stable breathing but I still am a work in progress. My ideal tweaking is to get my O2 levels to stay up as I do have some breathing issues due to physical damage such as a broken neck as a baby, many brain traumas from bicycle accidents in my younger years, and Methane gas poisoning in my teens. Really looking forward to the O2 ring. Keep up the GREAT work.

[@kenneththomas8299]

How do you know what pressure will fix the restriction?

[@Yatzse74]

If you could add in apple health data support that would be so cool!

[@CPAPReviews]

We're doing that mate! It's going to be epic

[@faithjackson5514]

what a great family..

[@phcalama]

Has any independent tests been performed to check the accuracy of the O2 Ring data?

[@nomadsolos]

well - I use O2 when sleeping. 3 liters. with Concentrator. I have checked O2 saturation prior to going to sleep and it is around 95 -96 percent with Oximeter. That is WITH the O2 being added to my ResMed Air Curve .

[@jorisbonson386]

My favourite children's TV presenter 🙂👍

[@MsLLWatts]

I have the O2 ring and love it. My problem is neither my cardiologist or pulmonologist will even look at the printouts I try to show them. Do you have any source to site about its accuracy? On my next doctor visit I plan to wear my O2 ring when they use the office oximeter to see how they compare.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi, i've had experience with LOTS of Oximeters over the years. Certainly the best place to take an 02 reading is at the fingertip however they're not enjoyable to wear over long periods of time. The 02 rings are the next best option and they're very comfortable to wear so you can get a really good sample of data over many nights. Cheers

[@auteurfiddler8706]

@@CPAPReviews I think the finger tip one would work for me if it connected wirelessly to the recorder. I think the wire would bother more than having my finger pinched. Do they work as well on a toe? I saw a video where one was used like that.

[@andrewBwinter]

I've had an AHI as low as 0.12 this week at a range of 8-10cm and guess what, I'm still tired. AHI would appear to be useless. O2 "ringing-it" to see where I go from here.

[@johnbriceno5912]

Yesterday was my first night using my cpap, and i am so grateful that i found you guys before i started using it. I was able to understand the data, i was able to use my cpap (airsense 10) properly thanks to your tutorials, and i feel more confident. I was feeling really bad when i got diagnosed, but now i'm starting to do the therapy and hope to improve. The first night is really compliczted, as it is a first experience at something not very pleasant, but im feeling more confident on the therapy now. I also had an apple watch to make tracking of my sleeping cycles, my oxygen levels and also compare it with the results i used using sleepHQ (really good app, it helps you a lot). When you combine all that information, you can see that things are improving. Thanks a lot for this video, i can see how all the data complements, and that you as the real time user, can track, monitor, and in cases change your therapy modes in order to get the best result. Thanks a lot!!

[@michaelscott3000]

TS90 on 5.2cmH2O was 1minute 32 seconds vs 4seconds on 10cmH2O and average SpO2 only 1% different. Not sure I agree this is the cause of tiredness and the increase in pressure fixed symptoms since the change saturations is small.

[@geraldbergeron]

I am really very interested by the O2 ring !!! How many charging cycles for the battery ? Can the battery be replaced ? Great videos ! Thank you.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Gerald, i've had mine over a year now and it's still going great. Battery is not replaceable to my knowledge

[@celestehannah1167]

I signed up but because I’m using a airsence 11 and not using a sd card so can’t get the info to upload to your sleephq

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks for joining! yeah you'll need to order an SD card :)

[@celestehannah1167]

@@CPAPReviews can it be any brand sa card or does it need to be from ResMed ?

[@karriehall1064]

Would oxygen help with central sleep apnea?

[@Relativecalm2]

Loved the bloopers 😂 😂

[@CyndiLH]

What do you feel about the Garmin Instinct watch PulseOx monitors?

[@feiwong70]

Love behind the scenes footage 😂

[@rogeryoung1260]

My password does not work for the ResMed MyAir Application does not work. I have been unable to recover it or to contact them I would no think about it but I need to make sure they know that I am alive so they can provide the necessary reports to Medicare (US). Any Suggestions?

[@ArleneDrake]

Great help’n

[@Stevenrje]

Is that oxygen ring worth the money thank you for your video

[@StumbleBeeLife]

I'm new to the channel and truly appreciate the information you provide! My question has to do with HR. Last night I had 0 drops, 96% avg. O2, lowest O2 level 92%. All great! But my HR always averages 50bpm, good or bad sleep. I set my alarm to go off if it drops below 45bpm. Last night it went off 14 times because of low HR. I'm curious if this considered normal? Do others have similar results without issues? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Also not sure if Sleep HQ supports Resvent iBreeze 20A.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Ruben, welcome to the channel mate. I have to be honest here, i don't have a lot of experience in the field of cardiology. Over the last three nights my resting heart rate has averaged 52, 49, 53. I believe 'normal' resting heart rate is anywhere from 40-100bpm. Currently the SleepHQ is only compatible with ResMed/Philips but we are adding lots more machines in the coming months and ResVent will be one of them. Cheers

[@randya322]

Great video, thank you! I told my Doc I don't feel rested or that great even after low AHIs on the Resmed AS10 for a couple of years and he wrote a script for Modafinil which is supposed to help you feel more awake. Anyway, I hated how the med was making me feel so I stopped it after telling my Doc. Unfortunately, my RS10 send the data cellularly to someplace where I can then see the results on the MyAir app. If I add an SD Card, will the machine stop transmitting cellularly? I think this data needs to reach the monitoring company because my insurance company wants to see my compliance so they pay the bills.

[@NurseLisaTV]

I’m just curious how John realized he needed to jump from 5.8 to 10 on his pressure to get better oxygen flow? Any thoughts on this? Thank you!!

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Lisa, he knew he need to increase his pressure because of his low blood oxygen levels. Knowing how much to increase just comes down to trial and error. Most people will just go up by .5cm every couple of days. Some people like to do a big jump in the beginning just to see if indeed it improves 02 levels etc. Cheers

[@andy_mac1]

@@CPAPReviews is this still relevant if you use an auto set machine? As you would expect the machine to adjust the pressure automatically? Your thoughts?

[@russhyn]

I'm brand new to this. Found out to two weeks ago how bad my sleep apnea is. I was told that I'm in the 1% of worst cases with my oxygen levels dipping down to 60% for one third of the night. I've just started with my airsense 11. My doc set the machine up to go from 6.0 pressure to 15 and it varies throughout the night. I have to say, i've experienced more clarity in my head, as if I've come out of a fog, but i'm still finding myself to be sleepy (NOT tired though as I used to be). Should I try to increase my pressure by a few points, is there any risk to that? Thanks

[@sasanasit]

Can SleepHQ auto identify these potential missed events and calculate what the AHI would have been if picked up?

[@kali205]

How are people finding accuracy for o2 of the o2 ring vs oura vs ?? My Garmin watch always reads a little low over professional equipment.

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day i have both an Oura and 02 ring. The 02 ring is a medical grade oximeter. It has TGA & FDA registration. The sampling rate is very fast and when worn properly is very accurate. My Oura doesn't have 02 integration yet but i believe it should have a firmware update within a few months which is exciting. Cheers

[@Xx2ED]

I'm using RESMED S9 VPAP ST，and I forget the sleep doctor's sub number. I'm on 21 inhale , 13 exhale right not. is my set is too high?AHI 1.4 give or take . Appriciated all info!!! many thanks!

[@monicasweer7253]

What blood oxyen ring are you using? What is the best place to get it in Australia?

[@danielstephens8548]

Should come with an iPhone style charger plug in !! No good if your on holidays

[@mso6113]

How can we increase the signal strength on the machine?. I have one bar and my data is not transferring as it should.

[@CPAPReviews]

I don't think you can without changing it's location

[@dimiterprenerov8683]

Hi Nicko, thanks for the video. Good and informative as always. I just get a look to my data at SleepHQ and mentioned that I don't have Flow Limit data on the timeline. 'Sorry, there's no flow limit data for today' but maybe this is because I use Dreamstation1 I suppose. Maybe DS1 doesn't provide information about flow limit. Maybe it doesn't have such sensor or the software does not provide data for this important thing. Also about all these O2 rings. I am confused which one is good, which one gives enough precise and consistent data. All of them hust don't provide with information about accuracy. Maybe this will help me to make a decision which brand CPAP machine to buy. I almost decided to get Lowenstein, but not sure about Flow Limit and also not sure if SleepHQ supports Lowenstein's Prisma. While a Resmed AS11 is too expensive yet or not available to all providers, and AS 10 is at the end of it's life as you say. And I am wondering why the manufacturers of CPAP machines don't integrate SpO2 monitoring in their machines as a standard or maybe optional feature. Maybe too much pain in the ass with registering as medical device etc.

[@lindaandrews8039]

I'm still tired, (and sleepy), and my blood oxygen levels are NOT low! (I have and use an oximeter.)