Thursday, March 09, 2006

sleep study results

I went to the sleep study center last night to be retested after having used my CPAP device for about six years. I got a call from the doctor up in the morning telling me the results.

It appears that my sleep apnea condition has worsened. Instead of a CPAP machine which blows constant air pressure, I will now be using a Bi-PAP machine because the pressures are going to double from 8 cm/sec to 16 cm/sec. The Bi-PAP machine will actually reduce the pressure on the exhale to make it easier for breathing.

This was a little disheartening, but at least I know why I have been sleepy in the afternoons lately.