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Obesity puts people at risk of developing various other medical conditions. These conditions are known as comorbidities. There are also a number of other health problems linked to obesity, known...

My husband and I recently had to fly down to Florida to go to a doctor's appointment. Besides sleep apnea I also have several health conditions, one of those being...

It’s been almost 25 years since I started using a CPAP to treat my sleep apnea. I was originally diagnosed with sleep apnea after I turned 18. This was right...

Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of...

Many of us go through our day-to-day lives without even knowing we suffer from sleep apnea. I had several of the symptoms below, but never thought it might be apnea...

The last three weeks have been rough for my sleep. I've been dealing with a variety of CPAP therapy-related issues, including dry nose, acne, worsening headaches, and dental problems. To...

Kristen 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 travelling the world while managing...

My migraines have been getting worse lately. My sleep, migraines and fibromyalgia are all intertwined, so when one is off, it makes the others worse. When I have a migraine...

One of the ways that I meditate is through self-guided meditation. I use this method because I don’t want to have to deal with turning off my phone afterwards, especially...

I’ve struggled for over 20 years with insomnia and about 18 with sleep apnea, but I’ve always had issues falling and staying asleep for as long as I can remember. I...

Have you seen the commercials for Inspire?  Inspire therapy is very intriguing to me.  The thought of never having to wear CPAP is a nice idea. If you’ve read previous...

Kristen 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...

It’s summer time, so for us that means road trips and family vacations. We started it off by driving for two days down to Florida. My issue is that when...

I’ve been using a CPAP machine for several years now, but it’s not been all sunshine and roses. I’ve had several poor experiences with my CPAP machines. Here’s how I...

Your 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...

I 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...

It 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...

Kristen 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...

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...

If 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...