Vashanti Ganesh

I started using the myAir app with my new ResMed AirSense 11 in July 2023 to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea. At first, I was very interested in seeing...

Since I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 7 years ago, I've come a long way when it comes...

It's been quite a few years since I've experienced jet lag while treating my sleep apnea with a continuous positive airway (CPAP) machine. That is, until recently when I traveled...

I've always used nasal masks with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for my sleep apnea, but recently my nasal mask has been leaking so I decided to try...

On a recent trip with extended family, I shared a room with 3 other ladies who all snored. Most importantly though, 1 of them had definite signs of sleep apnea...

I'm well acquainted with farts. In fact, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Are farts caused by CPAP aerophagia or digestion? Let's find out. The reason is I've spent...

I've had many issues with using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy over the years, but being woken up in the middle of the night to the sound of my...

If you're looking for a great gift idea for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine user, check out this video. My CPAP hose support review may be helpful for...

Since sleep apnea has traditionally been a problem faced by men, I know it might seem trivial to be talking about CPAP mask ruining hairstyles. So I wonder if there...

Just when I thought I had gotten used to CPAP, my new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine arrives on the scene. I've actually been treating my severe obstructive sleep...

I'm used to waiting for non-urgent medical services here in Canada. So it was no surprise to me the process I had to go through when I requested to update...

What do glasses and CPAP have in common? Both correct the condition, not cure it. Thanks to what I call the genetic roll of the dice, I inherited sleep apnea...

Every time I mention to someone I'm going for a sleep study, I get asked why. For me the answer is obvious. It's been over 6 years since I started...

I count myself lucky to have kept working during the pandemic. In fact, when the opportunity came along, I chose to work from home. However, it was a one-year contract...

I recently booked a recall sleep study because it's been 6 years since my last. On the telehealth call with the sleep doctor, she asked me about my weight. I...

In my previous article, "Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?" I talked about the benefits of journaling before bed to help make falling asleep easier. But if you're new to this...

I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with journaling all my life. It all started in elementary school when my mom bought me a diary with a lock and key. Oh...

We Canadians consider health care a right and not a privilege. In fact, some of my American friends consider Canadian healthcare to be a mythical unicorn. According to the Government...

Congratulations, you've been treating your sleep apnea for a while now and are feeling amazing. Now you're convinced everyone around you has sleep apnea and they need a CPAP or...