Can CPAP Improve Cognition and Daytime Sleepiness in Older Adults?Sleep-related disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common ailments that many people live with. As we age, OSA becomes more and...reactionscomments
Using a CPAP Machine with CatsMy husband and I recently adopted 2 older cats. We also have 3 dogs. One of the dogs we've had longer than we've...reactions22comments
Stopping CPAP After Weight LossI remember eating dinner with part of my family and three gentlemen who would give a presentation later in the evening. As...reactions2comments
Sleeping in Strange Places With a CPAP MachineUsing a CPAP machine is one thing when you're at home. Now, most machines are not necessarily big and bulky, and if...reactions12comments
I Took My CPAP on an AdventureNormally sleeping with a CPAP is a private affair. Until I decided to take it on a 6-month long cruise halfway across...reactions2comments
Even Just Losing 10 Percent of Body Weight Can Reduce Sleep Apnea SeverityWhen I worked as a sleep technologist, I sent home patients with paperwork following their sleep studies that included informational sheets and...reactions2comments
How I Was Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 DiabetesYears before being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, I was struggling with blood sugar problems. Although I wasn't diabetic nor insulin resistant...reactions1comment
What to Do When 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...reactions6comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
What Kind of Water to Use for Your CPAP MachineDid you know that distilled water is necessary for the function of your CPAP machine? This article provides solutions for finding distilled...reactions5comments
Sleep Apnea and Mental HealthIt is no secret sleep apnea can cause people to have a bad night's sleep. If it stopped at a bad night's...reactions3comments
Naps With Sleep ApneaHaving a sleep disorder probably means you have issues with getting a good night's sleep. Even with a CPAP or other therapy...reactions3comments
My Tips for a Good Night's Sleep With CPAPI personally have used a CPAP machine for a few years now.But my husband (Jeff) has only had his for less than...reactionscomments
Complications of Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is a sleep disorder causing you to start and stop breathing while you sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore...reactionscomments
Solutions to CPAP Mask HairSince sleep apnea has traditionally been a problem faced by men, I know it might seem trivial to be talking about CPAP...reactions6comments
Morning and Evening Routines for Better Sleep and ProductivityFive years ago, I would have told you I'm not a morning person. But that changed when I started CPAP therapy. All...reactionscomments
CPAP Travel Tips for Flying and Getting Through TSAI’ve used positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for my moderate obstructive sleep apnea for over 3 years now. In that time, I’ve traveled...reactions10comments
5 Common CPAP Problems and How to Solve ThemLike all electronic devices, your CPAP machine can suffer from different problems. You may have experienced some of the issues I have...reactions6comments
Do I Have to Use My CPAP Humidifier?Users of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines know the drill — 4 steps every night: Did you know... Once upon a...reactions5comments
Sleep Apnea at High Altitude: Using Your CPAP in the MountainsThe high point of summer 2021 – both literally and figuratively – was a 2-week trip to Colorado in July. Figuratively, because...reactions5comments
