"Where in the World is Kristen and Her CPAP?" Part Two: PeruKristen Cascio is a CPAP user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will...reactionscomments
How Do Oral Appliances Work for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly common sleep disorder. OSA is caused by collapsed soft tissue in the back of your...reactions2comments
Yoga Pose for Better SleepIf you are anything like me, I’m sure you’ve seen a million videos on better sleep and sleep hygiene. Well one night...reactionscomments
How Reducing My Alcohol Consumption Impacted My Sleep ApneaLast year, I went out with some friends, and we rented some cabins for a late fall camping trip. Cabin rental is...reactionscomments
Using the MyAir App to Manage Sleep ApneaI started using the myAir app with my new ResMed AirSense 11 in July 2023 to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea...reactions24comments
What Frustrates You the Most About Sleep Apnea?It is frustrating to not be able to get a good night’s rest after a tiresome day. Dealing with sleep apnea is...reactions20comments
CPAP Mask and AcneUsing my CPAP full time, I started to notice that I would wake up with the marks all over my face from...reactions1comment
How to Manage Sleep Apnea in the SummerDuring the summer months when it gets hot and uncomfortable, we often have trouble sleeping. This is a lot worse when you...reactions1comment
Migraines, Sleep Loss, and Sleep Apnea – Understanding the LinkBack when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I never made a connection to my migraines. I always treated them as 2...reactions5comments
Tips on Avoiding HeadachesHeadaches may be a common side effect of sleep apnea. Before I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I...reactionscomments
When You and Your Spouse Both Have Sleep ApneaFrom the beginning of our marriage, my husband and I both agreed that we were both adults. We don't tell each other...reactionscomments
Top 5 Calming Techniques for Anxiety About Sleep ApneaWhenever you have a health condition like sleep apnea, you may face anxiety and fear, it’s not easy to deal with these...reactionscomments
Why My Mental Health Is ParamountMy first introduction to mental health would have been when I was 5 or 6 years old. My parents had enrolled my...reactionscomments
My Journey With CPAP Mouth Breathing and Dental IssuesTo be honest, I haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. I had several baby teeth and wisdom teeth that...reactionscomments
Positive Thoughts and Better Sleep TherapyWhen we get a health diagnosis, we often default to a negative mindset. This is understandable and normal. A health issue can...reactionscomments
Using a CPAP Mask While Having Neck IssuesHaving sleep apnea and using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine with a mask is hard enough for the average person...reactions3comments
Having a Caretaker Assist With My CPAP TherapySleep apnea is 1 of the health conditions that I deal with. This is something I have written about. Spinal muscular atrophy...reactionscomments
The Sleep Study FiascoI have already had 1 sleep study experience and that showed that I have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as well as restless...reactionscomments
My Skincare Routine to Ensure a Good CPAP Mask SealSince I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 7 years ago...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and GriefGrief is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement” or “a cause...reactionscomments
