Sleep Apnea and the HolidaysHave you heard of sleep apnea? This sleep disorder causes a person to stop breathing when sleeping. Sometimes a person will stop breathing numerous times in their sleep. Breathing stops...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
We're Talking Masks HereDo you have sleep apnea? If you use a CPAP machine, there are many different types of CPAP mask options. CPAP masks, BiPAP masks, Halloween masks. No, this isn't about...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Things to Consider When Traveling with a CPAPIt’s been some time since I have traveled anywhere with an overnight stay. You see, I have severe allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and numerous other health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Changes in My HealthAfter a number of years with sleep apnea, I've made peace with my CPAP. When I am ready to go to sleep, it’s comforting to put my CPAP mask on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When People Say, 'I Don’t Have Sleep Apnea'"I don't have sleep apnea." How many times have I heard that? How about you? Have you heard others say, “I don’t have sleep apnea"? Years ago, I remember my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Sleep DoctorSeeing a sleep doctor at the big clinic was so surprising. My turn was next. I wasn’t in a hurry. Thankfully, I was able to drop off my CPAP machine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Love-Hate Relationship With My CPAPThis title speaks volumes. Love-hate with an inanimate object? Oh yes, actually. It’s alive - plug it in, turn it on, and it comes to life! If there is any...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sleep Apnea and the Scales of "JustUs"So often we realize the importance of a scale. Which scale? The bathroom scale or the food scale? Each of these has importance in our bodies. Yet, there is another...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Apnea and Its ConsequencesHe snores. Do you give him a nudge so that he rolls over and quits snoring? She snorts with her snores. Do you shake her shoulder a bit and ask...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
