CPAP Masks Are Just Like ShoesCPAP masks are just like shoes. You need to find one that is comfortable. How many of you have shoes in your...reactions1comment
Through the Eyes of a Sleep TechI have been a sleep technologist for more than 11 years. I think I have performed more than 2,000 sleep studies. Yet...reactions1comment
Preferences of a Sleep Tech (Part 2): Glasses, Restrooms, and MoreIf you read my first article on the preferences of a sleep tech, you probably understood they are supposed to be comical...reactionscomments
Preferences of a Sleep Tech (Part 1): Beards, Caffeine, and MoreIf you’ve read my sleep articles, you know I write from a healthcare perspective. As any healthcare worker knows, there’s a need...reactions3comments
Why Someone Might Need More Than One Sleep StudyIf you are like me, I think you’ll agree with the next statement: If you do something hard, difficult, or challenging and...reactions5comments
How to Tell If a Fart Is CPAP Aerophagia or a Digestive IssueI'm well acquainted with farts. In fact, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Are farts caused by CPAP aerophagia or digestion?...reactionscomments
Beginning My Sleep Apnea JourneyFatigue is something I am familiar with. I am used to having maybe 2 productive hours in a day before needing a...reactions2comments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better SleepThere is a belief that your marriage is in trouble if you sleep in separate beds or rooms but, that is not...reactions1comment
The Most Difficult Part of OSA for MeI was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in my early 20s during my undergraduate degree. For those who have read my previous...reactions1comment
Managing After a Bad Night’s SleepI feel so lucky to have received my sleep apnea diagnosis and prescribed my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at such...reactions3comments
Sleep Apnea and TV ShowsI have seen sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines make an appearance in a couple of shows that I...reactionscomments
My Most Dreaded Task: Cleaning My CPAP MachineI am a huge checklist person. Every Monday morning I start my day by writing out my day-to-day schedule for the week...reactions1comment
'Sorry, I Can’t Stay Over' Versus Showing Friends My CPAP for the First TimeBefore I had my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I would avoid staying over at anyone’s house because of how loud...reactions2comments
Double Whammy: Sleep Apnea and InsomniaHaving some difficulty falling asleep is pretty common and may fluctuate throughout your lifetime. This can be especially true during times of...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and College: Being Diagnosed at 20 Years OldI had my suspicions that I had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for a while, but I kept putting the thoughts out of...reactions2comments
5 Things I Would Tell Myself Post-DiagnosisWhen I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at 21 years old, I wish I had this community to support and remind...reactions2comments
Packing Tips for Traveling With CPAPDoes anyone else dread having to pack for an upcoming trip? I create a tornado effect in my room and closet whenever...reactions4comments
Dating With Your CPAPI was in my early 20s when I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure...reactions2comments
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Balance, Gait, and FallsObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where the throat muscles relax too much. This causes the airway to narrow and...reactions1comment
My Story With Sleep Apnea and Alcohol AbuseI will admit, it’s difficult even on the best of days to live with sleep apnea. Some days, I feel really tired...reactionscomments
