Even Just Losing 10 Percent of Body Weight Can Reduce Sleep Apnea SeverityWhen I worked as a sleep technologist, I sent home patients with paperwork following their sleep studies that included informational sheets and instructions for what would happen next. Those with...reactions2comments
How I Was Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 DiabetesYears before being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, I was struggling with blood sugar problems. Although I wasn't diabetic nor insulin resistant, my blood sugars would go up to around...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Life Before a Sleep Apnea DiagnosisPrior to meeting my wife, I had no idea I had sleep apnea. Either people didn’t tell me I was pretending to be a chainsaw in my sleep, or it...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea in the MountainsThe high point of summer 2021 – both literally and figuratively – was a 2-week trip to Colorado in July. Figuratively, because summer in the Rocky Mountains is tough to...reactions5comments
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 instability is often caused by frequent arousals during...reactions2comments
Naps With Sleep ApneaHaving a sleep disorder probably means you have issues with getting a good night's sleep. Even with a CPAP or other therapy and treatments, that doesn’t guarantee a good night's...reactionscomments
Adventures in a Sleep StudyHow many of us remember thinking everything was OK? That the sleep we got was good enough. Yeah, maybe I was a little tired. Or maybe I just didn't sleep...reactionscomments
I Took My CPAP on an AdventureNormally sleeping with a CPAP is a private affair. Until I decided to take it on a 6-month long cruise halfway across the world. A month after I started using...reactions2comments
Oral-Only CPAP Mask Sounded Perfect for MePart of my journey with sleep apnea has been to fix issues that were created when I had a cyst biopsy done through my nose. That surgery left my septum...reactions1comment
My CPAP Adventure! Starting, Stopping, and Starting AgainIn the beginning... When I first got my CPAP machine, I was thrilled at the thought of getting a good night’s sleep every night. As per insurance, I used that...reactionscomments
4 Common Misconceptions About Sleep ApneaIf someone says "sleep apnea," what is the first thing that pops into your head? Most people think of a condition characterized by loud snoring, poor sleep and is thought...reactions1comment
Terms & Conditions for the Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit GiveawayOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
Could Treating Sleep Apnea Be as Simple as Changing Positions?Most people think treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) only involves devices such as a PAP machine or oral devices. But for some, treatment may be far simpler, with less...reactionscomments
Depression and Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is usually not a stand-alone condition. If you have sleep apnea, you might have something else going on. I certainly did before I developed sleep apnea. If you...reactionscomments
We're Talking Masks HereDo you have sleep apnea? If you use a CPAP machine, there are many different types of CPAP mask options. CPAP masks, BiPAP masks, Halloween masks. No, this isn't about...reactions1comment
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Ringing Ears?Do you wake up with a distinct whining sound in your ears? Or worse, do you go to bed with whooshing, roaring sounds in your ears that make it hard...reactionscomments
Managing Kids' Sleep Apnea: Snot ReductionMy kids have mild sleep apnea and have some nights where they sleep peacefully and deeply and some where they’re restless, snoring, and cranky the next day. One way I’ve...reactions4comments
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 I have never been through one. I hope...reactions1comment
Accidental Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea Changed My LifeMy sleep apnea was discovered by accident. I had never heard of it; I was 19 and had migraines that started when I was 15. My neurologist at the time...reactionscomments
Lesser-Known Problems Linked to Obstructive Sleep ApneaGrowing up, my dad had sleep apnea. Getting to sleep before he got to bed was important, or you would not get to sleep because he snored like a freight...reactionscomments
