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
Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?One of the biggest misconceptions is that sleep apnea is only for overweight adult males. The fact is that sleep apnea can affect all ages, including children. I have worked...reactionscomments
Your Persistent Dry Mouth May Not Be CPAP RelatedPositive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and masks are frequently the first go-to culprit in everyone’s mind for why they have such a dry mouth. It’s a good place to start...reactions3comments
Can MMA Knock Out Sleep Apnea?I have found very few treatments for sleep apnea that can be considered true cures. CPAPs, mandibular advancement devices, and Inspire implants all work as long as you wear them or...reactions2comments
Things to Consider When Traveling with a CPAPIt’s been some time since I have traveled anywhere with an overnight stay. You see, I have severe allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and numerous other health...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Hardest Thing About Sleeping With CPAPLearning to comfortably sleep with a mask on your face is no easy task. However, for many people, CPAP is truly the best and often only solution to sleep apnea...reactionscomments
Most Common Mistakes When Starting CPAP TherapyIt’s going to be easy! I wish I had realized in the beginning that it was going to take time to adjust to therapy. I started off thinking it was...reactions2comments
What’s the Best Day to Have a Sleep Study?What’s the best day to have a sleep study? As a sleep technologist, I would argue Monday through Thursday would be the best. Why? Because I am human and I...reactionscomments
Stuffy Nose With a CPAP and What I Do About ItGetting used to sleeping with a mask on your face is difficult in itself. But, what about when you are sick or when you have a head cold? What helps...reactions9comments
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 positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Even with the...reactions3comments
Tongue Twisters - My Journey With Myofunctional TherapyI became interested in myofunctional therapy when I discovered it could help with sleep apnea. My sleep apnea was diagnosed 12 years ago and I have been using a CPAP...reactions1comment
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to CPAP?Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are one of the most common treatments for sleep apnea. While CPAP can be very effective, some people find them hard to get used...reactions14comments
Changes in My HealthAfter a number of years with sleep apnea, I've made peace with my CPAP. When I am ready to go to sleep, it’s comforting to put my CPAP mask on...reactionscomments
What Advocacy Means to MeI have always been an advocate throughout my life. I have grown accustomed to speaking up for those not often heard. It is what I have been dedicating my life...reactions3comments
Seeing the Effects of CPAP TreatmentWhen I first started using my CPAP, I had limited expectations. All I really wanted the machine to do was help me stop snoring – that was my sole motivation...reactions1comment
Sleep Apnea Myths and MisconceptionsLike many chronic health conditions, sleep apnea comes with its own set of misconceptions that we have to deal with and educate people on. There is a lot of ignorance...reactionscomments
Test Your Knowledge! How Much Do You Know About Sleep Apnea?Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder related to breathing. While the effects on breathing occur during sleep, the effects on the body can happen all through the day...reactionscomments
How to Choose a Pillow for Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder where a person has brief interruptions in their breathing while asleep. Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, quitting smoking, and changing...reactions2comments
How I Clean My CPAP Supplies: Mask, Tubing, and HumidifierI have found what works best for my busy schedule is to clean my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) supplies weekly on a weekend morning. I always clean my supplies...reactions2comments
