ODi
What does it mean when you have a recording of ODI 4% of 12.2/ hr with a total of 11 in an hour while awake? 28.7/hr with 26 of 3%.
Thanks.
Hi
, I would encourage you to reach out to your doctor and ask them to clarify what these particular numbers mean for you. We cannot offer specific medical advice or diagnostic interpretations over the internet (for your safety!). Your doctor knows you, your body, and your medical history and should be able to provide an explanation as to what these test results mean for you. I hope you get some clarification soon! How are you feeling today? Please keep us posted on how you are managing and what you learn. Wishing you a gentle day. ~Allyson (team member) 
Hi again,
- thanks for posting this and sharing it with the community. Generally speaking, it looks like (from my professional experience), these are results that may have been reported for a sleep study. Typically, ODi is the oxygen desaturation index.
I do recall in a previous post, you shared you were going to have a pulmonary function test (PFT) done. Were you also scheduled for a sleep study?
Wishing you well,
Leon L (author/moderator)Thanks for reaching out. I did have my PFT completed. Results are consistent with COPD. I have not met with the pulmonologist yet but he did send me a message that the test showed lower than normal oxygen exchange. I am feeling ok but continue to struggle to get that deep breath at times and then tend to gulp in air. I have a cpap for sleep but am struggling with it. I cough a lot during the night and have awful gas and dry mouth. Dr says I swallow air. Just feeling a little scared of the unknown but I will get through this.
, it's natural to feel scared when there are so many unknowns! Uncertainty can be stressful. Have any of your doctors discussed possible breathing techniques/exercises to try? Training your body on how to breathe most efficiently can make a difference! I thought these articles might be of interest to you. 1) https://copd.net/living-with-copd/breathing-strategies 2) https://copd.net/guest-expert/pursed-lips-are-not-just-for-kissing 3) https://copd.net/living/learning-breathe-right-is-the-hardest-of-all
Thank you for keeping us updated! We are here for you whenever you need support. Wishing you a gentle day. ~Allyson (team member)Hi again,
, and thanks for acknowledging my comment from yesterday. Since you have a definitive diagnosis of COPD, the breathing issues you've shared here are often times associated with COPD. Since the PFT results revealed a lower diffusion capacity, that may also be responsible for the breathing challenges you shared and they too, can be typical of a COPD diagnosis.
CPAP therapy is designed to treat these issues. You may not be aware the drying sensation you feel using CPAP is common and easily rectified. A simple humidification device can be attached to the CPAP machine and this should help with the dryness you feel in your mouth. The equipment supply company will be able to provide you with, and set up the humidifier. Naturally, they/you should check with your prescribing physician.
As for the extra gas you are experiencing, as the doctor said, this can also be related to using CPAP. The solution to this may be an adjustment to the pressure. However, since the pressure is an integral part of treatment, the doctor should also be contacted about this aspect of therapy.
I did notice you posted something similar, elsewhere on our COPD.net platform, for which I was able to provide a response. For ease of reference, here is a link to that conversation: https://copd.net/members/lbutler5/status/.
I do hope these two conversations will help you to resolve some of your concerns.
Warm regards,
Leon L (author/moderator)
