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... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Emma Cooksey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By Vashanti Ganesh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Taking Sleep Apnea SeriouslySleep is one of those things that's funny. Some people try to create this tough, macho approach that sleep isn't necessary. Just type in the benefits of sleep and you'll... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Don’t Snore But You Sure Do: A Case of He Said She SaidI spent a lot of time trying to convince my husband that he snored. I would frequently wake him up and tell him to roll over. Inevitably he would say... By Lisa Bond, RPSGT, RST, FAAST3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Where Did My Mask Go This Time!?A few years back, when I first got my CPAP machine – along with all the other stuff of getting used to using it – I was trying to figure... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
3 Habits for Better SleepThere's an old business adage that says, “Begin with the end in mind.” In other words, figure out your goal and develop habits to accomplish that goal. You've applied this... By Aaron Nuest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleeping in Strange Places With a CPAP MachineUsing a CPAP machine is one thing when you're at home. Now, most machines are not necessarily big and bulky, and if your machine is like mine, it came with... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Anxiety and CPAPA very common problem I have when working in the sleep lab is dealing with anxious patients. It doesn't take much of an imagination to conclude what will happen when... By Aaron Nuest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
New Statement About Sleep Apnea in Kids and Teens Released by the AHALast August, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new scientific statement that summarized what’s known about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-disordered breathing concerns in our youngest population:... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 always the case. I know it certainly is... By Lisa Bond, RPSGT, RST, FAAST3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tracking Your Sleep With CPAPThis past year I got my first new CPAP in over 15 years. How much change can happen in 15 years? I found out that it’s a lot. My new... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Insomnia With Sleep ApneaHaving sleep apnea is bad enough. Just trying to get those 4 hours in that are required can be a daunting task sometimes! Not to mention the entire 7 1/2... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breaking: FDA Authorizes Philips to Fix PAP Devices Through Class I RecallIf the CPAP or Bilevel PAP machine you use was recalled this June and you have been waiting in frustration for a replacement, there is some potentially good news on... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleeping Through the MarathonSleep disorders encompass many conditions, including narcolepsy type 1 and type 2 (N1 and N2), idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA), restless legs syndrome (RLS)... By Matthew Horsnell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments