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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
The Joys of a Good Durable Medical Equipment SupplierI have recently returned to my sleep specialist after a long hiatus. I don’t recommend taking a hiatus from any doctor, especially your sleep specialist. I now have a new...reactions7comments
Comparing 2 Types of CPAP Masks: Likes and DislikesI have used a CPAP mask for a few years now. There are good and bad things about both types of masks I have used, so I thought I would...reactionscomments
Take Your OSA for a WalkI’ve written previously about trying to lose a little weight to help treat my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). One thing I also do that seems easier to do than counting...reactionscomments
Managing Other Medical Problems and Sleep ApneaIt has only been about 3 months that I have been using my CPAP machine on an average of 6.5 to 7.5 hours a night. But the difference it has...reactions1comment
Expanding Your HorizonsFor most people, their route to sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment involves seeing a general practitioner (GP) or primary care physician (PCP) and being referred to a sleep specialist. Indeed...reactionscomments
Introducing Ray, That's Me!Hello, I'm Ray, a 34-year-old with a complicated body. I live with endometriosis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, restless legs syndrome (RLS), central sleep apnea*, and hyperthyroidism. The doctors are currently...reactions2comments
How to Convince a Loved One to Take a Sleep StudyCongratulations, you've been treating your sleep apnea for a while now and are feeling amazing. Now you're convinced everyone around you has sleep apnea and they need a CPAP or...reactions1comment
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity: A Closer LookA lot of folks with a milder case of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) wonder if it’s worth treating. Does severity matter? And do the symptoms, treatments, and risk factors differ...reactions4comments