Community Views: Dealing With My Sleep Apnea DiagnosisYour diagnosis may have been hard to accept. Sleeping at night used to be a time for you to rest after a long day. Now it has gone from a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With the New ResMed AirSense 11 Auto CPAPI was hoping to have my new CPAP machine within a few weeks, but when I went to pick it up, the machine I'd been sent was actually a downgrade... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Swollen Uvula and Other Snoring ProblemsIt doesn't happen very often anymore. Because I've used my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine long enough now, it's second nature to put on my headgear before I go... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Where in the World is Kristen and Her CPAP?" Part Two: PeruKristen Cascio is a CPAP user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences traveling the world while managing... By Kristen Cascio4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do Oral Appliances Work for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly common sleep disorder. OSA is caused by collapsed soft tissue in the back of your throat. When this tissue collapses, it blocks your... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yoga Pose for Better SleepIf you are anything like me, I’m sure you’ve seen a million videos on better sleep and sleep hygiene. Well one night when my mind wouldn’t shut off, I seen... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Reducing My Alcohol Consumption Impacted My Sleep ApneaLast year, I went out with some friends, and we rented some cabins for a late fall camping trip. Cabin rental is ideal as they often have power hookups, and... By Brian Lamacraft2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using the MyAir App to Manage Sleep ApneaI 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... By Vashanti Ganesh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What Pisses You Off the Most About Sleep Apnea?It is frustrating to not be able to get a good night’s rest after a tiresome day. Dealing with sleep apnea is not only stressful because of the symptoms –... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
CPAP Mask and AcneUsing my CPAP full time, I started to notice that I would wake up with the marks all over my face from the CPAP that would last for hours. Next... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Manage Sleep Apnea in the SummerDuring the summer months when it gets hot and uncomfortable, we often have trouble sleeping. This is a lot worse when you need to sleep with a mask on your... By Brian Lamacraft2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraines, Sleep Loss, and Sleep Apnea – Understanding the LinkBack when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I never made a connection to my migraines. I always treated them as 2 separate conditions that didn’t affect each other. I... By Brittany Washington4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips on Avoiding HeadachesHeadaches may be a common side effect of sleep apnea. Before I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I would get the occasional headache. Luckily it was... By Mike Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You and Your Spouse Both Have Sleep ApneaFrom the beginning of our marriage, my husband and I both agreed that we were both adults. We don't tell each other what to do and when to do it... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 5 Calming Techniques for Anxiety About Sleep ApneaWhenever you have a health condition like sleep apnea, you may face anxiety and fear, it’s not easy to deal with these problems, but there are ways to calm yourself... By Brian Lamacraft3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why My Mental Health Is ParamountMy first introduction to mental health would have been when I was 5 or 6 years old. My parents had enrolled my older sister and me in a youth group... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey With CPAP Mouth Breathing and Dental IssuesTo be honest, I haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. I had several baby teeth and wisdom teeth that they wanted to pull all at the same... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Positive Thoughts and Better Sleep TherapyWhen we get a health diagnosis, we often default to a negative mindset. This is understandable and normal. A health issue can be frightening, and you probably don’t even have... By Brian Lamacraft2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using a CPAP Mask While Having Neck IssuesHaving sleep apnea and using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine with a mask is hard enough for the average person to get used to. Having other issues in... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Having a Caretaker Assist With My CPAP TherapySleep apnea is 1 of the health conditions that I deal with. This is something I have written about. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is another condition that I deal with... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments