Giving ThanksThe older I get, the faster time seems to move. I joke about how fast the summer goes every year. Memorial Day to Labor Day feels like an extended weekend. When... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Apnea and Autoimmune Diseases: Is There a Link?Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system mistakes healthy tissue for invaders like viruses or germs. Sleep apnea is not an autoimmune disease. However, some studies have shown... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Silicone or Memory Foam Cushion? It DependsOne of the things you have to do as a CPAP user who needs a full-face mask is figure out the right cushion for you. The cushion is the piece... By Lisa Carr3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
More Concerning News for Users of Philips PAP DevicesPeople with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who use CPAP or bilevel PAP machines made by Philips have faced a Class I recall of their devices since June 2021. Many are... By Tamara K Sellman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Accepting Our DiagnosisAccepting any type of diagnosis can be a difficult task. Everyone wishes to go through life without any major medical diagnoses. Unfortunately for the majority of us, that is just... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Stigma of Sleep ApneaWhile most people don't even think about stigma being associated with sleep apnea, there is. Kind of like a scratch – everybody knows somebody who has one, but nobody really... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding the Right Temperature for a Good Night’s SleepI always wonder, does anyone really like waking up in the middle of the night sweating? I know I don’t. I have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a form of muscular dystrophy... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stopping and Starting: A Never-Ending Cycle With CPAPUsing the CPAP is hard, and for me, it's always been a start-and-stop process throughout the years. When talking to my sleep specialist, she told me that in her experience... By Brittany Washington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What You Need to Know About Drowsy Driving and Sleep ApneaDrowsy driving is the act of driving while feeling sleepy. It leads to decreased attention and decreased reaction times. It can even cause you to fall asleep behind the wheel... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Let’s Talk Masks If you've seen any of my previous articles you know I recently went back to my sleep doctor for the first time in over 15 years. During my follow-up appointment... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with journaling all my life. It all started in elementary school when my mom bought me a diary with a lock and key. Oh... By Vashanti Ganesh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
And My Sleep Study Results Are InLast year, due to an issue with my breathing not always being autonomic, I was sent for a sleep study to see if that would shed light on the situation... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Snore? You Might Have Sleep ApneaA 2021 review looked at 8 studies examining the medical records of over 37,000 patients. The review confirmed what doctors have suspected for a while now: as many as a... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Difference Between Sleep and Restful SleepThere is a difference between sleep and restful sleep. To me, sleep means I laid down for a little while (or for what seems for a little while; it could... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
CPAP Mask and Equipment Cleaners: What Is Best?In my opinion, the absolute best cleaner for your mask and tubing is plain, mild soap and water. When it comes to cleaning your water chamber for the humidifier, same... By Lisa Bond, RPSGT, RST, FAAST3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why I Think CPAP Is EasyIn my article, Taking Sleep Apnea Seriously, I made the following comment: We are lucky that there is a relatively easy treatment. This comment is about receiving a sleep apnea... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Book Review: Hacking Sleep ApneaIf you’re like most people, you seek out information upon receiving a new diagnosis. A typical effort might start with a Google search. If and when that becomes lacking, people... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is the Difference Between CPAP Therapy and Oxygen Therapy?If you or your partner has sleep apnea, you know that snoring, choking, and pauses in breathing can severely disrupt sleep. However, these problems can lead to much more than... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience With Treating Sleep Apnea in CanadaWe Canadians consider health care a right and not a privilege. In fact, some of my American friends consider Canadian healthcare to be a mythical unicorn. According to the Government... By Vashanti Ganesh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Supplies Should You Bring to a Sleep Study If You Are Already on CPAP?Have you ever received conflicting reports? You talked with this person who said that, but then someone else from the same establishment tells you to do something else, and you... By Aaron Nuest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments