Tips and Tricks for CPAP Users

When 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...

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...

Who 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...

During 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...

Becoming 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...

Three 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...

Does 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...

Traveling 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...

Two 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,...

I’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,...