Abstract: The invention provides a computer-implemented method for controlling a dose titration of a medicament to be provided to a subject for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The method includes obtaining a dose level of a previous dose of the medicament, the previous dose having been provided to the subject and obtaining a medicament efficacy measure based on a response of the subject to the previous dose. A dose titration for a future dose of the medicament is determined based on the medicament efficacy measure and the dose level of the previous dose.

Abstract: A method of acclimating a patient to a therapy and a system for carrying out such method. The method includes providing the patient with an initial step of a therapy set up program for the patient to perform and determining at least one step metric. The at least one step metric determined is: a stress level of the patient while performing the initial step, successful completion of the initial step, the time needed to complete the initial step, and/or the quantity of errors made while carrying out the initial step. The method further includes determining a subsequent step for the patient to perform immediately after the initial step based on the at least one step metric and providing the patient with the subsequent step.

Abstract: A method of acclimating a patient to a therapy and a system for carrying out such method. The method includes providing the patient with an initial step of a therapy set up program for the patient to perform and determining at least one step metric. The at least one step metric determined is: a stress level of the patient while performing the initial step, successful completion of the initial step, the time needed to complete the initial step, and/or the quantity of errors made while carrying out the initial step. The method further includes determining a subsequent step for the patient to perform immediately after the initial step based on the at least one step metric and providing the patient with the subsequent step.

Abstract: A system for obtaining and providing enhanced PAP metrics of a patient's sleep period includes: a pressure support device for use in providing a flow of breathing gas to the patient; a processing unit; and a number of auxiliary devices in wireless communication with the processing unit. Each auxiliary device of the number of auxiliary devices is structured to detect and collect sleep-related data of the patient. The processing unit is programmed to: receive data obtained by a number of sensors of the pressure support device during operation of the pressure support device in providing the flow of breathing gas to the patient; receive supplemental data obtained by the number of auxiliary devices while the pressure support device is not providing the flow of breathing gas to the patient; and determine the enhanced PAP metrics of the sleep period of the patient utilizing the data and the supplemental data.

Abstract: A method for increasing adherence of a patient to a therapy provided by a pressure support device includes: collecting data regarding a number of attributes of the patient along with time information thereof; determining the occurrence of a sleep-related event from the data; determining a condition of the pressure support device; and providing an indication to the patient responsive to determining the occurrence and determining the condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for providing sleep positional therapy and paced breathing to a user for a sleep session. The system and method may be used to treat positional obstructive sleep apnea, positional snoring, and/or other conditions to improve sleep onset latency, relaxation, reduce blood pressure, and/or improve other physiological characteristics. The system includes a posture sensor, a sensory stimulator, a controller, and/or other components. The system is configured to generate information related to a posture of the user, determine whether the posture of the user has breached a posture threshold, provide vibrations to the user to prompt the user to change posture, and lead the user through a paced breathing exercise to help the user fall asleep.

Abstract: A titration support system/method (100) for a positive air pressure (PAP) device, including: at least an EIT sensor to: determine whether the it is coupled to skin; establish communication with at least one controller (120, 190, 194) when determining that the external sensor (114) is coupled to the skin of the user; sense a physiological parameter of the user and form corresponding sensor information; determine whether cardiac output is diminished based upon the sensor information; and transmit the sensor information including an indication of whether the cardiac output is diminished to the at least one controller to: control therapeutic air assist to the user; receive the information from the external sensor; determine whether the information comprises the indication that the cardiac output is diminished; and begin auto titration to restore the cardiac output to homeopathic levels in response to determining that the cardiac output is diminished.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting undiagnosed sleep disordered breathing uses daytime sleepiness and nighttime Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) severity. This involves detecting people with excessive daytime sleepiness (and high likelihood of falling asleep during the day) caused by OSA through objective and subjective daytime and nighttime monitoring. Screening is provided for those who are most likely to be suffering a daytime impact of their sleep apnea and thus most likely to respond positively to a potential diagnosis, and notifying these people is also provided.

Abstract: A method of administering sleep consolidation therapy to a patient to treat a sleep disorder of the patient. The method includes monitoring, via a first number of sensors, a number of characteristics and/or activities of the patient during a number of wake periods of the patient. The method further includes determining, at least in-part from the monitoring of the number of wake periods, a recommended bedtime for the patient for starting a particular sleep period and providing the recommended bedtime for starting the particular sleep period to the patient.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for employing data from the person and from the environment where the person is situated facilitate the detection and prediction of severity of high altitude-induced Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB, and specifically Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)). Longitudinal tracking of local barometric pressure and severity of SDB symptoms (objective or subjective or both) allow for prediction of occurrence of SDB (per altitude). Some of all of the data can be obtained from one or more wearable devices that may be worn by the person. Additionally, personalized mapping for dosing of medication (e.g. acetazolamide, low-flow oxygen therapy) to treat high altitude-induced SDB are provided, with recommended dosing provided to the person per altitude.

Abstract: A method of acclimating a patient to a therapy and a system for carrying out such method. The method includes providing the patient with an initial step of a therapy set up program for the patient to perform and determining at least one step metric. The at least one step metric determined is: a stress level of the patient while performing the initial step, successful completion of the initial step, the time needed to complete the initial step, and/or the quantity of errors made while carrying out the initial step. The method further includes determining a subsequent step for the patient to perform immediately after the initial step based on the at least one step metric and providing the patient with the subsequent step.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for providing mandibular advancement and sleep positional therapy to a user for a sleep session. The system is formed by a mandibular advancement device for treating obstructive sleep disordered breathing (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea and snoring) that includes an electronics module configured to aid in sleep positional training. The present system and method facilitate advancing a lower jaw of the user into a protruding position relative to an upper jaw of the user to increase a size of an airway of the user, determining whether a posture of the user has breached a posture threshold, and, responsive to a breach, prompting the user to change posture such that the posture of the user no longer breaches the posture threshold.

Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to a method for improving data accuracy of sleep pattern data. The method comprises receiving first data relating to at least one sleep pattern metric; receiving second data relating to the at least one sleep pattern metric, wherein the second data is data entered by a user; determining the difference between the first data and the second data to calculate a data infidelity value; and in response to the data infidelity value exceeding a predetermined threshold, prompting a user to enter third data relating to at least one metric.

Abstract: A system for obtaining and providing enhanced PAP metrics of a patient's sleep period includes: a pressure support device for use in providing a flow of breathing gas to the patient; a processing unit; and a number of auxiliary devices in wireless communication with the processing unit. Each auxiliary device of the number of auxiliary devices is structured to detect and collect sleep-related data of the patient. The processing unit is programmed to: receive data obtained by a number of sensors of the pressure support device during operation of the pressure support device in providing the flow of breathing gas to the patient; receive supplemental data obtained by the number of auxiliary devices while the pressure support device is not providing the flow of breathing gas to the patient; and determine the enhanced PAP metrics of the sleep period of the patient utilizing the data and the supplemental data.

Abstract: A method of managing and reducing the recall frequency of disturbing dreams comprises monitoring (100; 200; 300) electroencephalography (EEG) activity of a subject, detecting (102; 206; 302) an indicator of a disturbing dream of the subject based on power in a theta or alpha band of the EEG activity of the subject, and providing stimulation (104; 212; 308) to the subject at a frequency lower than the theta band in response to detecting the indicator of the disturbing dream.

Abstract: A system for obtaining and providing enhanced PAP metrics of a patient's sleep period includes: a pressure support device for use in providing a flow of breathing gas to the patient; a processing unit; and a number of auxiliary devices in wireless communication with the processing unit. Each auxiliary device of the number of auxiliary devices is structured to detect and collect sleep-related data of the patient. The processing unit is programmed to: receive data obtained by a number of sensors of the pressure support device during operation of the pressure support device in providing the flow of breathing gas to the patient; receive supplemental data obtained by the number of auxiliary devices while the pressure support device is not providing the flow of breathing gas to the patient; and determine the enhanced PAP metrics of the sleep period of the patient utilizing the data and the supplemental data.

Abstract: A pressure support device for providing pressure support therapy to a patient includes an airflow generator structured to generate pressure to provide pressure compensation to the patient via a patient circuit, one or more sensors structured to gather data related to effectiveness of the pressure compensation, and a processing unit structured to analyze outputs of the sensors while pressure support therapy is provided to the patient to determine if the pressure compensation provided to the patient is improper and to initiate action to confirm whether components of the patient circuit have been changed in response to determining that the pressure compensation provided to the patient is improper.

Abstract: The invention provides a computer-implemented method for controlling a dose titration of a medicament to be provided to a subject for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The method includes obtaining a dose level of a previous dose of the medicament, the previous dose having been provided to the subject and obtaining a medicament efficacy measure based on a response of the subject to the previous dose. A dose titration for a future dose of the medicament is determined based on the medicament efficacy measure and the dose level of the previous dose.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for employing data from the person and from the environment where the person is situated facilitate the detection and prediction of severity of high altitude-induced Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB, and specifically Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)). Longitudinal tracking of local barometric pressure and severity of SDB symptoms (objective or subjective or both) allow for prediction of occurrence of SDB (per altitude). Some of all of the data can be obtained from one or more wearable devices that may be worn by the person. Additionally, personalized mapping for dosing of medication (e.g. acetazolamide, low-flow oxygen therapy) to treat high altitude-induced SDB are provided, with recommended dosing provided to the person per altitude.

Abstract: A method for assisting a patient in avoiding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or for weaning from a PAP therapy includes: receiving in a controller health related data of the patient obtained from the patient by one or more electronic devices associated with the patient; analyzing the health related data with the controller; determining in the controller from the analyzing of the health related data, an OSA risk factor having a correlation to OSA severity in the patient; and providing the OSA risk factor to the patient.