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Just got the results of my study and have a follow up sleep study with equipment use, but very little information was given to me, but the results don't sound good to me....Average of over 50 periods in an hour and an O2 SAT as low as 62%.  I am an RN, but have little knowledge about this diagnosis.

I have some issues with having things attached to my face and a smothered feefling.  I know equipment has come a long way and I also believe that these results are very bad.

II don't know what to expect from the next sleep study.  Can anyone give me more concrete information.  I also have enuriesis and see that sleep apnea can cause this.  The incontinence specialist have not been very helpful and I am wondering what  I can expect to have in improvement in this area specifically.

I am a physician with sleep apnea.  There are a lot of misconcepts about sleep apnea.  Basically in obstructive apnea  the obstruction of the air way occurs during sleep when the muscles relax in the throat.  This can hapen in thin as well as obese people.  It is a function of airway dynamics ( how the structures in your throat fit together and how the move when the muscles relax).   If the structures block the airway when the muscles relax during sleep the lack of oxygen to the brain causes one to awaken, the muscles contract and the airway opens again.  This is somewhat of a simplification.  By awaken I mean in most instances you move from a deeper level (stage) of sleep to a lighter level of sleep. Since you do not spend adequate time the deeper levels of sleep you are tired all the time and easly fall asleep.  This can lead to falling asleep while driving and other inappropiate times.  The low oxygen can lead to problems with memory, irregular heart beats and other health issues.  Harvard Health Publication online in the article archive section  has a nice article on sleep apnea. 

I personally like nasal pillows over the mask. In terms of machines I like the Aeromed Everest 2.  It works on battery or ac power which makes it nice for travel and during power outages.   It is compact in size as well. Hope this was helpful.

I can't stand anything over my face. The frist few days I didn't if I could keep the mask on, but now I few sooo much better it's not a problem. I have the swift nasal pillows. I can keep my glasses on and read with the mask on that is what recommended that I do. So the week or so that is what I did and now have no problem putting it on and going right to sleep, still can't stand any thing over my face.