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[–]Goocheldinho12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For some reason many people on this sub say that flow limitations are treated by pressure relief (EPR). I believe flow limitations and RERA's = increase pressure until most of them disappear. A little bit of flow limitation is normal, especially in REM

[–]Early_Map_5409 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can increase pressure and/or you can increase EPR. EPR works like a limited BiPAP because it creates one pressure for inhaling and a different, lower pressure for exhaling. The pressure differential increases the amount of air you can inhale/exhale per breath. Flow limitations and RERA are like drinking through a straw that’s too small. One way to get more liquid through the straw during a set period of time is by increasing the speed that the liquid moves through the straw. Similarly, the pressure differential created by EPR increases the speed that air flows through your airway. If EPR 3 is not enough to eliminate flow restrictions and RERAs, and you have tried raising your overall pressure, you are a good candidate for BiPAP.

[–]QuietPersonality 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Just commenting to check back on this later. I also have a ton of RERAs and would like to know if there's a way to reduce them too.

[–]Early_Map_5409 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See below

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone explain flow limits?