Tamara K Sellman

If the CPAP or Bilevel PAP machine you use was recalled this June and you have been waiting in frustration for a replacement, there is some potentially good news on...

As a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user, I’m always concerned about my machine’s functionality. It’s an expensive investment in my health. I strive to transport it safely, use its...

When I worked as a sleep technologist, I sent home patients with paperwork following their sleep studies that included informational sheets and instructions for what would happen next. Those with...

If you awaken frequently or feel unrested after a night of sleep, you may be experiencing something known as sleep instability. Sleep instability is often caused by frequent arousals during...

Most people think treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) only involves devices such as a PAP machine or oral devices. But for some, treatment may be far simpler, with less...

Do you wake up with a distinct whining sound in your ears? Or worse, do you go to bed with whooshing, roaring sounds in your ears that make it hard...

People are often surprised to learn that their dentist suspects they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It seems far-fetched that a routine dental cleaning could end with a potential sleep...

Users of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines know the drill — 4 steps every night: Did you know... Once upon a time, there was no step 1. CPAP was...

Sometimes using a therapy to address one health concern can lead to unintended side effects. In people who use positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy to treat their obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...

Fifth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities Does obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occur at the same rate among people of different racial backgrounds? It may seem like OSA risk...

This article is fourth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities It’s not surprising that people within the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) community experience sleep problems. Many...

This article is third in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. A myth persists about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), that it only occurs in obese, middle-aged men. However, many young...

This article is second in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who live in rural areas face a number of access barriers that prevent...

You’ll hear the term, “barriers to healthcare access,” more and more these days as research examines the patient-provider disconnect. Many factors determine one’s access to healthcare. Geography, for example. It...

The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even more issues at bedtime. Does asthma have a relationship to sleep breathing disorders like obstructive...

Any new positive airway pressure (PAP) user goes through a series of steps. After meeting with a specialist and getting your diagnosis confirmed, you must learn to use your new...

When we think of sleep apnea, we usually think of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which involves a collapse of the tissues in the upper airway. This blocks our breathing passages...

Do you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Have you experienced any of the following since you started CPAP? If this sounds like you, then you might have...

If you’ve been diagnosed with central sleep apnea (CSA), you may be surprised to learn you won’t be using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to treat it. Instead, you...

Much of the discussion about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) focuses not just on the diagnosis, but its treatment options. While positive airway pressure (PAP) may be considered the “gold standard”...