When It Comes to Your Mask, a Lot of Things MatterThe mask is the one thing that everyone will tell you makes the biggest difference in how successful someone is using their...reactions3comments
I Use My PAP, Why Am I So Tired?When we go in for our sleep study, get our results, and pick up our positive airway pressure (PAP) machine, we all...reactions3comments
What Does a Sleep Technologist Do?You would be surprised at how many people think that all a sleep tech does is slap some wires on a patient...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
Do Arousals Matter in Sleep Apnea? Yes!If you awaken frequently or feel unrested after a night of sleep, you may be experiencing something known as sleep instability. Sleep...reactions2comments
What to Know About Excessive Daytime SleepinessExcessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the urge to sleep when you normally expect to be awake and alert. This condition is measured...reactions3comments
Regular Snoring or Sleep Apnea? What's the Difference?Snoring is a main symptom of sleep apnea, but snoring alone does not mean you have sleep apnea. About 90 million Americans...reactions4comments
Using a CPAP Machine When You Have CatsMy husband and I recently adopted 2 older cats. We also have 3 dogs. One of the dogs we've had longer than we've...reactions22comments
Sleep Apnea Frequently Asked QuestionsMillions of people are living with sleep apnea. Whether you have sleep apnea or know someone who does, here is a guide...reactionscomments
Managing Costs With My CPAPOne of my largest medical expenses, besides my prescriptions, is my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. We are constantly looking for...reactionscomments
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
Benefits of Using CPAP Again: I'm Back!!I've been able to use my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for about 2 weeks now. It's been great. After going for...reactions1comment
All I Want for Christmas Is a CPAP Hose SupportIf you're looking for a great gift idea for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine user, check out this video. My...reactions2comments
My New CPAP DreamStation: A ReviewMy new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine finally arrived. This is a replacement for my old one that was on the...reactionscomments
Using Gift Cards to Make Life EasierMaybe you are just getting used to your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, maybe you haven’t started wearing one yet, or...reactionscomments
Holiday Travel Tips Without My CPAPAfter many years of using my CPAP on and off again, stopping and starting therapy, I’ve finally come to a point where...reactions3comments
Using a CPAP and Solving My Problem With Dry EyesI celebrate every night that I'm able to use my CPAP. However, last week I started waking up with my eyes red...reactions2comments
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Sleep ApneaThe holiday season is usually a magical time of year, but for those with sleep apnea, insomnia, or other sleep conditions it...reactionscomments
My Top 3 CPAP Machine SubstitutesSince the first part of 2022, I've been trying to sleep without my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea. Mind...reactionscomments
