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...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)...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...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...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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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)...reactions1comment
The Best Intentions With CPAP (And When They Don't Work Out)In pretty much all of my articles, I encourage those of us who use a CPAP machine to use them on a...reactionscomments
Caffeine: My Favorite NemesisEditor's note: This article was written by Carin Lefkowitz and originally appeared on our sister site, Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. I’ve loved coffee my whole...reactionscomments
The CPAP Hose: Unsung Link to Sleep Apnea TherapyAs a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user, I’m always concerned about my machine’s functionality. It’s an expensive investment in my health...reactions4comments
