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. 2008 Oct 15;4(5):406–408.

Table 1.

Problem Solution
Inadequate titration retitrate, adjust CPAP level
Overtitration reduce CPAP level
Substantial mask leak leaving residual events adjust interface
Treatment-emergent central apnea wait until it goes away
Residual sleepiness on CPAP consider modafanil
Change in CPAP requirements due to body weight lose weight, adjust CPAP level
Sleep transition apneas upon CPAP initiation observation, consider hypnotic
Narcotic induced central apneas reduce narcotic dose, alternative analgesic
Other causes of sleepiness increase total sleep time, stimulants etc