Brittany Washington

The last three weeks have been rough for my sleep. I've been dealing with a variety of CPAP therapy-related issues, including dry nose, acne, worsening headaches, and dental problems. To...

My migraines have been getting worse lately. My sleep, migraines and fibromyalgia are all intertwined, so when one is off, it makes the others worse. When I have a migraine...

I’ve struggled for over 20 years with insomnia and about 18 with sleep apnea, but I’ve always had issues falling and staying asleep for as long as I can remember. I...

It’s summer time, so for us that means road trips and family vacations. We started it off by driving for two days down to Florida. My issue is that when...

I 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...

If 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...

Using 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...

Back 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...

It’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...

For 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...

My 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...

This 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...

I’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...

I 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...

Usually 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...

One 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...

After 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...

I 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...

I 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...