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Hi,
I had a sleep lab study and though I didn't sleep well (new environment, nervousness, etc), the pulmonologist was able to determine that I experienced hypotnic events during the times I did sleep. Apparently, this is less severe than true apnea, but if the number of events/hour is greater than an acceptable baseline level,treatment with CPAP is recommended. Can you explain how "hypotnias" differ from apneas?
I have been using a CPAP device for approx. 3 mths and the pressure was initally set at 8 and was increased to 10 about midway through the term. I used to snore without the device. While I also have fibromyalgia, which is accompanied by it's own "sleep disorder" syndrome, I have noticed that the quality of my sleep has improved since using the CPAP. I am also on meds to help alleviate the fibro. symptoms, however. Thank you.