sleep apnea

hello: I have had sleep problems for years that has affected my life greatly. lack of energy and tiredness. I have recently did a sleep test , the results are below. I did the study in a city of toronto which is in another province from where i live  and i can not go for a follow up. In your opinion do i need a cpap??? thank you
REPORT::
EEG:the total recording time of the polysomnogram was 6.6 hours. the total sleep time was 5 hours equating to a reduced efficiency of 76%. the total arousal index was moderately increased at 29 events/hour and the awakening index was elevated 8 event/hour. the latency to sleep onset was normal at 15 mintues, and the latency to consolidated sleep (5 mintues of stage 2 sleep) was normal at 30 mintues. Sleep architecture was marked by increased fragmentation, but all sleep stages were normaly represented.
Respiratory analysis: Snoring was noted to be moderate and  continuous. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was mildly elevated at 14.8  events/hour (REM_ index = 20 events/hour) The supine adjusted index was 22 evented/hour, compared to 3 events/hour while sleeping non-supine. the patient slept in the supine position 63% of the time.  the patient experienced oxygens desaturations to 85% with 0.2% of the total sleep time spent with an oxygen saturation of less than 90%. The ECG showed a regular rhythm and the rate ranged from 55-76 BPM.
Movement analysis: There was no periodic limb movement.(PLM) observed.
The study showed evidence of mild obstructive apnea associated with continous moderate snoring , some respiratory arousals and mild aterial oxygen desaturation (while supine) . He displayed signification sleep fragmentation but in the absence of other sleep physiologic disturbance.

[Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D.]

Hi- Dr.Park is the sleep apnea expert so you should post your question in his Sleep Breathing Disorders forum. I can tell you that your sleep apnea score was in the mild range so many sleep doctors would say that you are not a strong candidate for CPAP because your score is in the mild range.

Dr. Jacobs
www.cbtforinsomnia.com