Packing Tips for Traveling With CPAPDoes anyone else dread having to pack for an upcoming trip? I create a tornado effect in my room and closet whenever I have to pack to go somewhere. Finding...reactions4comments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even more issues at bedtime. Does asthma have a relationship to sleep breathing disorders like obstructive...reactionscomments
Why I Regularly Talk to My Doctor About My Sleep ApneaHow often does sleep apnea come up in discussions with your doctor? Do you feel it's important to talk about it with them? Taking care of your health should always...reactionscomments
The Ideal ConversationOne issue that a lot of us suffer from is white coat syndrome when it comes to conversations with doctors. There are a few issues that can cause this. One...reactionscomments
How to Conquer CPAP Leaks: Tips and TricksAny new positive airway pressure (PAP) user goes through a series of steps. After meeting with a specialist and getting your diagnosis confirmed, you must learn to use your new...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
4 of the Most Common Questions Before and During a Sleep TestIt seems common to me that once a speech or a debate ends, they’ll ask if there are any questions. At which point, we are quick to discover there are...reactions1comment
My Journey With Buteyko Breathing (Part 2): Restoring Diaphragmatic BreathingRecently, I have become interested in the root cause of my sleep apnea. I particularly started researching how breathing re-education could help me manage my sleep apnea. My interview with Patrick...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...reactionscomments
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 hear how we will feel so much better...reactions3comments
Sleep Apnea and a Shift in My Mental HealthI am constantly working on my mental health throughout my daily life. This has been a long journey for me, and I am happy to say that I have made...reactions1comment
Tips to Help Your Child Wear Their CPAPWas your child just diagnosed with sleep apnea and put on a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Here are my tips to help children wear CPAP. You are probably...reactions2comments
Dangerous Liaisons: Opioid Use and Central Sleep ApneaWhen we think of sleep apnea, we usually think of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which involves a collapse of the tissues in the upper airway. This blocks our breathing passages...reactions2comments
My Journey With Buteyko Breathing (Part 1): Establishing Nasal Breathing“It’s right there in the name, ‘Sleep-disordered Breathing’, and yet breathing is never part of the diagnosis or treatment of sleep apnea.” - Patrick McKeown I recently had the opportunity...reactionscomments
What to Do When CPAP Makes You Swallow AirDo you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Have you experienced any of the following since you started CPAP? If this sounds like you, then you might have...reactions6comments
Difficulties Living With Sleep ApneaSleep apnea seems like a very simple condition to anyone who is not affected by it. You get your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, put it on every night...reactionscomments
Demystifying the Sleep CenterIf you are like me (frightening thought, I am sure), you like to know what to expect. And your expectations are a reference point to your future experience. As a...reactionscomments
'Sorry, I Can’t Stay Over' Versus Showing Friends My CPAP for the First TimeBefore I had my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I would avoid staying over at anyone’s house because of how loud my snoring was. It even annoyed my siblings...reactions2comments
ASV: A Specialized Treatment for Central Sleep ApneaIf you’ve been diagnosed with central sleep apnea (CSA), you may be surprised to learn you won’t be using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to treat it. Instead, you...reactions10comments
The Good and Bad of Nasal PillowsI am going to start off by saying I love my nasal pillows. For me, they are so much better than a mask. Naturally, we all have our reasons why...reactions5comments