My Experience With the New ResMed AirSense 11 Auto CPAPI was hoping to have my new CPAP machine within a few weeks, but when I went to pick it up, the machine I'd been sent was actually a downgrade... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Yoga Pose for Better SleepIf you are anything like me, I’m sure you’ve seen a million videos on better sleep and sleep hygiene. Well one night when my mind wouldn’t shut off, I seen... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
CPAP Mask and AcneUsing my CPAP full time, I started to notice that I would wake up with the marks all over my face from the CPAP that would last for hours. Next... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraines, Sleep Loss, and Sleep Apnea – Understanding the LinkBack when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I never made a connection to my migraines. I always treated them as 2 separate conditions that didn’t affect each other. I... By Brittany Washington4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Journey With CPAP Mouth Breathing and Dental IssuesTo be honest, I haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. I had several baby teeth and wisdom teeth that they wanted to pull all at the same... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Review of Friska Nightly Reboot Digestive Enzyme and Probiotics SupplementIt’s 5:49 AM and I’m wide awake. I laid here all night with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine on, but my mind and body were wide awake. When... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Review of ProjectFit: A Face-Scanning App for a Better Mask FitFor me, the hardest part of my sleep apnea journey has been finding a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that fits comfortably, doesn’t leak, and isn’t painful. This is... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AirSense 10s Versus AirSense 11 CPAP MachinesMy old machine worked but it was time for a new machine since I’ve had it for over 8 years. This is my experience with the AirSense 10 CPAPs for... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Everyone Should Know About Sleep Apnea and Ways to Support SufferersThis week is the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week® and I wanted to write about ways to help support your friends and family with sleep issues. Sleep apnea, at... By Brittany Washington4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What I’ve Learned to Expect After One Month With My AirSense 11 CPAPI’ve had sleep apnea for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve had 5 different continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. I’ve had the new machine for a little over... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Symptoms With RSV and Sleep ApneaI always thought that RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, was for kids. My son was sick at first; but after just a few days, he was back to normal. I... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sinus Infection and CPAPUsually when I have a cold, I make it a point to use my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine because generally, I feel better with it than without. However... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing Costs With My CPAPOne of my largest medical expenses, besides my prescriptions, is my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. We are constantly looking for ways to save the most money with our... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Travel Tips Without My CPAPAfter many years of using my CPAP on and off again, stopping and starting therapy, I’ve finally come to a point where I use my machine more often than I... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sleep Apnea and Season Changing Do you notice that your sleep apnea worsens as the weather changes? As we are going into the winter months I've noticed a difference in my sleep patterns and what's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesWeather
Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, and SleepI feel like this is a never-ending cycle when managing my sleep apnea, insomnia, and fibromyalgia. I slept horribly yesterday. On a good night, my average events per hour are... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using a CPAP and Solving My Problem With Dry EyesI celebrate every night that I'm able to use my CPAP. However, last week I started waking up with my eyes red, irritated, and dry. Initially, I wasn't sure what... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Protecting Your Hair With a CPAPHave you ever woken up with your hair plastered to your head after sleeping with your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Or have you experienced thinning or breaking in... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Top 3 Must-Haves for My CPAPSince I started using my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine regularly, I had to move things around. My entire nightstand is dedicated to my CPAP. I have covered the... By Brittany Washington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Noises at NightI was using a heating hose for my CPAP as an alternative to using the tubbing cover because of the zippers moving and making noises throughout the night. I woke... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments