Could Treating Sleep Apnea Be As Simple As Changing Positions?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... By Tamara K Sellman3 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Depression and Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is usually not a stand-alone condition. If you have sleep apnea, you might have something else going on. I certainly did before I developed sleep apnea. If you... By Christopher Gehrke4 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We're Talking Masks HereDo you have sleep apnea? If you use a CPAP machine, there are many different types of CPAP mask options. CPAP masks, BiPAP masks, Halloween masks. No, this isn't about... By Janet Plank5 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Ringing Ears?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... By Tamara K Sellman7 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Kids' Sleep Apnea: Snot ReductionMy kids have mild sleep apnea and have some nights where they sleep peacefully and deeply and some where they’re restless, snoring, and cranky the next day. One way I’ve... By Laura Wheatman HillJuly 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Through the Eyes of a Sleep TechI have been a sleep technologist for over 11 years. I think I have performed over 2000 sleep studies. Yet, I have never been through one. I hope I never... By Aaron NuestJuly 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Accidental Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea Changed My LifeMy sleep apnea was discovered by accident. I had never heard of it; I was 19 and had migraines that started when I was 15. My neurologist at the time... By Brittany WashingtonJuly 21, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lesser-Known Problems Linked to Obstructive Sleep ApneaGrowing up, my dad had sleep apnea. Getting to sleep before he got to bed was important, or you would not get to sleep because he snored like a freight... By SallyFarrierJuly 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Debunking Misconceptions About Sleep ApneaI wish I had a dollar for every healthcare professional who has looked at me and said, "You don’t look like you would have sleep apnea." It frustrates me, but... By Genna Nielsen, RRTJuly 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Might Grinding Teeth Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea?People are often surprised to find that their dentist suspects they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It seems far-fetched that a normal dental cleaning could end with a potential sleep... By Tamara K SellmanJuly 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling With Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is a very easy condition for most people to treat, especially when you are in your own bed at home. This becomes much more difficult when you are... By Christopher GehrkeJuly 14, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: How It Felt to Be Diagnosed With Sleep ApneaFor most people living with sleep apnea, life is marked by a clear "before" and "after" regarding their diagnosis. In that moment of finding out, it is normal to feel... By Editorial TeamJuly 12, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Tamara K SellmanJuly 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Apnea in the MediaWhether we believe it or not, sleep apnea has been stigmatized in the media and in our personal minds ever since we knew about it. Like everything, we had to... By Christopher GehrkeJuly 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Weeks of Using My New Full Face Mask and All the Expectations I Had Were WrongI found a new full face mask that goes under my nose and alleviates the pain and pressure from other full face masks on my nose. 3 weeks into continually... By Brittany WashingtonJuly 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Thought to Ask About My Kids’ Sleep ApneaSocial media is a common villain these days. Truth be told, it does cause a lot of distraction, fear of missing out or FOMO, and can potentially hurt one’s mental... By Laura Wheatman HillJuly 6, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My First New CPAP in 15 YearsIf you’ve been following along, my CPAP of 15 years died in September 2020. After a long process of renting a CPAP, taking an at-home sleep study, and scheduling appointments... By Mike NoonJuly 2, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Most Difficult Part of OSA for MeI was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in my early 20s during my undergraduate degree. For those who have read my previous articles, you may know this already. And thank... By Meaghan KennedyJuly 1, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleep Apnea and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. “Quarantine,” “social distancing,” and “herd immunity”... By Editorial TeamJuly 1, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hospital CPAP IssuesRecently, I had the misfortune of spending a few nights in the world's most expensive hotel. This may not sound like a misfortune, but this hotel I speak of was... By Christopher GehrkeJune 30, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
