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I Had A Sleep Study Last Night And The Technician

Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2020

Question: I had a sleep study last night and the technician said my blood oxygen level got low. He said that he tried to increase the blood oxygen level by increasing the titration on the CPAP, but when he increased the titration, I started mouth breathing so he just lowered it. He said my doctor would discuss this with me? Is this an area for concern? What suggestion do you think the doctor will have?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, this is common thing.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern
No this is common thing.
You might need higher pressure in titration study.
May I know
1. Your weight?
2. Your height?
3. Which are your main symptoms?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (10 minutes later)

I am 5'9" and 200lbs. I have developed AFib and my cardiologist wanted me checked for sleep apnea. The sleep technician did increase the titration but I started mouth breathing so he just lowered it back down as he was trying to increase my blood oxygen. Does this mean I will have to have another sleep study since he didn't keep the titration at the higher level to increase blood oxygen?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you will need another sleep study.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.. Yes, you will need another sleep study.
May I know
1. Do you have snoring?.
2. Do you have more fat in neck area?
3. Do you have sudden awakening at night?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better. Wish you good health. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Yes, to all three questions. I guess I dont know why I would need another one when I was just there. Couldn't it have been addressed last night?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get done repeat sleep study.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
So, in my opinion, you might be having sleep apnea.
So get done repeat sleep study.
No need to worry for mouth breathing.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj