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As we move into 2022, I wanted to reflect on the past several years of using my CPAP after my diagnosis. I hope my experiences will help those unsure about...

I remember being very nervous when I had my sleep apnea surgery. I got to the hospital and they had me take off the clothes I arrived in and put on...

I recently booked a recall sleep study because it's been 6 years since my last. On the telehealth call with the sleep doctor, she asked me about my weight. I...

Arguably, one of the worst parts of having sleep apnea is having to wear a CPAP every night for the rest of your life. The diagnosis itself, at least to...

Thanks to the generosity of folks who’ve used CPAP for years, there are many great tips for new users getting to know and use their machines. Do this, do that...so...

After getting my diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) from the sleep clinic, the sleep doctor only focused on my RLS. He never did anything...

After switching suppliers, I've learned so much about when I need to replace my CPAP supplies – like the cushion should be replaced every month. I had no idea the...

What does it mean when you say you had a great night of sleep?  I think that this question can be different for some of us. I always tend to...

On December 6th, 2021, I had surgery. Upon getting to the hospital that morning, while meeting with the anesthesiologist, I told him I had sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can cause...

Having sleep apnea can make you tired if left untreated. Or maybe you accidentally knocked your mask off during the middle of the night. Whatever the reason, here are some...

In the summer, Philips announced a huge recall of an estimated 3 to 4 million of their CPAP machines globally.  As a woman with sleep apnea using CPAP therapy, this...

Traveling can be stressful, but it’s even more complicated if you have sleep apnea. This guide contains some tips that have helped me while traveling as well as other practical...

Surgery is never fun. I’ve never heard anyone say, “Oh boy, I can’t wait for my surgery tomorrow!” The only thing that comes close to mind is the movie Repo...

Chronic fatigue is something many people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience due to not being able to sleep properly. I was 9 when I first started having...

I was out of town with my CPAP when a foreign issue presented itself. I had drifted off to sleep, but about an hour later, I woke up to freezing cold...

Hello everyone, my name is Katelynn, and this is my first article for the sleep apnea community. Since it’s my first article, I wanted to take the chance to introduce...

I think everyone, whether they have sleep apnea or not, struggles to find the right pillow for their own body's needs. Would it be more important for someone with sleep...

How many t-shirts, sweaters, or socks can one person reasonably use? When I think back to past holidays, I recall receiving more gifts of t-shirts and sweatshirts than I care to...

I remember coming home from my sleep therapist session with my new CPAP machine and mask. There it was, the hoses, the mask, and all the other bits and pieces...

Have you heard of sleep apnea? This sleep disorder causes a person to stop breathing when sleeping. Sometimes a person will stop breathing numerous times in their sleep. Breathing stops...