Hypertension and the Power of DenialThere have been many articles in this community about the link between sleep apnea and various other health conditions. "Symptoms of Sleep Apnea" is a great article that lists several...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Camping With Your PAP MachineMany people are like my dad; he loves to go out camping. Yet as a CPAP user, he has to haul his PAP and supplies with him when he goes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sinus Problems or Dry Mouth With PAP? Blow Them Away With These TacticsSinus issues, sneezing, burning sensation in my nose – what's a PAP user to do? When I started my journey way back at the dawn of time, there were limited...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
CPAP Mask and Equipment Cleaners: What Is Best?In my opinion, the absolute best cleaner for your mask and tubing is plain, mild soap and water. When it comes to cleaning your water chamber for the humidifier, same...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Don’t Snore But You Sure Do: A Case of He Said She SaidI spent a lot of time trying to convince my husband that he snored. I would frequently wake him up and tell him to roll over. Inevitably he would say...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better SleepThere is a belief that your marriage is in trouble if you sleep in separate beds or rooms but, that is not always the case. I know it certainly is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Has your skin had a reaction to the mask material? If so how did you deal with it. Let others know they are not alone and what you found as a solution....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceCPAPSide Effects
I Use My PAP, Why Am I So Tired?When we go in for our sleep study, get our results, and pick up our positive airway pressure (PAP) machine, we all hear how we will feel so much better...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Your Persistent Dry Mouth May Not Be CPAP RelatedPositive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and masks are frequently the first go-to culprit in everyone’s mind for why they have such a dry mouth. It’s a good place to start...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When It Comes to Your Mask, a Lot of Things MatterThe mask is the one thing that everyone will tell you makes the biggest difference in how successful someone is using their positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Even with the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Dealing With ClaustrophobiaWho knew I would have issues with claustrophobia when I started my PAP (positive airway pressure) journey? Certainly not me. I was somewhat familiar with the equipment having worked in...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How Can I Have Sleep Apnea When I Am Not Overweight?There is a common misconception that sleep apnea is solely due to weight issues. Though your weight can be a contributing issue, it is not the only thing involved with...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Does a Sleep Technologist Do?You would be surprised at how many people think that all a sleep tech does is slap some wires on a patient and then just sit there, watching people sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
