Taking an At-Home Sleep StudyIf you read my article Why You Need to Keep Current With Your Sleep Doctor, you’ll remember that my 15-year-old CPAP died...reactionscomments
Tips for Using Your CPAP and Dealing With Seasonal AllergiesThe spring can be very tough for the 50 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. The sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose...reactions1comment
Kids With Sleep Apnea and Behavior IssuesWhen they are in their deepest sleep, my kids, who are currently 5 and 7, have always been mouth breathers. Unfortunately, mouth...reactions1comment
SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net Celebrates 1 Year!Happy 1-year anniversary to our community! SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net launched in June 2020, and it has been an amazing ride. None of this would...reactions1comment
When People of Color Have Sleep ApneaFifth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities Does obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occur at the same rate among people of different...reactionscomments
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator RecallEditor's Note: This article was updated on April 12, 2022. In June 2021, Philips Respironics announced a recall for many of its...reactionscomments
Changes I Should Have MadeIt’s pretty easy to look back and see all the things I have done right about my diagnosis and treatment for sleep...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Why You Need to Keep Current With Your Sleep DoctorHow many of you don’t keep up with all of your specialists? I have spinal muscular atrophy, which is a form of muscular...reactions3comments
Whistling Through the NightMy AutoPAP is the best of things and sometimes the worst of things. I got it about 2 years ago – almost...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea’s Links to Gender and OrientationThis article is fourth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities It’s not surprising that people within the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual...reactions2comments
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
Millions of Women Living With OSA Need Diagnosis and TreatmentThis article is third in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. A myth persists about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), that it only...reactionscomments
My Nightly RoutineThere are a lot of different routines we have at night, but sharing how we do things is a great way to...reactions2comments
Sleep Apnea and Insomnia in Active-Duty Military Service MembersA new study published in the journal Sleep showed increasing rates of sleep disorders in active members of the U.S. military. Since...reactionscomments
Lifestyle Changes to Help You Manage Daytime FatigueGetting treated for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is not the end-all for your daytime fatigue. If you're...reactionscomments
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
The Influence of City Life on Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and TreatmentThis article is second in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who live in rural areas...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
Explaining Sleep Apnea to FamilySleep apnea seems like a pretty simple condition to explain, but there are certain aspects that will help you explain it better...reactionscomments
