How to Conquer CPAP Leaks: Tips and TricksA common checklist for the new positive airway pressure (PAP) user: Once here, you face 3 situations: Your goal after this? Check this final box: Even people who use PAP...Bookmark for later
Troubleshooting Common CPAP Tube and Machine IssuesWhen first starting out on CPAP therapy, there are so many things you need to learn. It’s common to run into issues. I’ll take you through the most common issues...Bookmark for later
Do I Have to Use My CPAP Humidifier?CPAP users know the drill — 4 steps every night: Did you know... Once upon a time, there was no step 1. CPAP was invented by Australia’s Colin Sullivan in...Bookmark for later
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...Bookmark for later
Making the Most of Your CPAP Machine Comfort SettingsDuring your initial meeting with the sleep specialist, they typically go over the basics of how to use your CPAP machine. Much of the emphasis focuses on mask fit, for...Bookmark for later
Troubleshooting Your CPAP Mask IssuesBecoming a CPAP user means you will at some point have a mask issue. I’ll take you through my most common mask issues and how I’ve resolved them. At one...Bookmark for later
Plan for Uninterrupted CPAP Usage During a DisasterThree years ago, I participated in a national effort by the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) to unite Hurricane Harvey victims with new CPAP machines they were forced to abandon...Bookmark for later
Packing Tips for Traveling With CPAPDoes anyone else dread having to pack for an upcoming trip? I create a tornado effect in my room and closet whenever I have to pack to go somewhere. I...Bookmark for later
Traveling With Your CPAPTraveling with your CPAP doesn’t have to be hard, but it does need to be done. Not sure if you really want to drag your CPAP along??? Remember that time...Bookmark for later
Not All Water Is the Same When It Comes to CPAPTwo years ago, I went on a ten-day business trip to Arizona. I packed my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, something I normally do when I travel. The plan,...Bookmark for later
Travels With CPAP: Making the Best of the TSA LineI’ve used positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for my moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for over 3 years now. In that time, I’ve traveled by plane from Seattle to Phoenix,...Bookmark for later
