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It seems there should be no downside to having a big heart. Compassion and love are widely embraced qualities in all cultures. However, when it comes to the physical properties...

Who knew I would have issues with claustrophobia when I started my PAP (positive airway pressure) journey? Certainly not me. I was somewhat familiar with the equipment having worked in...

I feel so lucky to have received my sleep apnea diagnosis and prescribed my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at such a young age. I was in my early...

Becoming a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user means you will at some point have a mask issue. I’ll take you through my most common mask issues and how I’ve...

Seeing a sleep doctor at the big clinic was so surprising. My turn was next. I wasn’t in a hurry. Thankfully, I was able to drop off my CPAP machine...

Once you’re diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you’ll be prescribed treatment – most likely a form of positive airway pressure (PAP). PAP includes a machine with tubing, a humidifier...

Complementary therapies can be explained as follows: “If a non-mainstream practice is used together with conventional medicine, it’s considered 'complementary.'”  In my case, I use a CPAP to treat my...

Cleaning your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is a very important part of your daily routine. It is recommended to clean your machine every day, and for good reason...

I remember eating dinner with part of my family and three gentlemen who would give a presentation later in the evening. As you know when there are parties who don’t...

I was in my early 20s when I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Some of you may have read...

Much has been made of the importance of treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to prevent chronic disease. Chief among these conditions is heart disease, a dangerous byproduct of untreated OSA...

Being diagnosed with sleep apnea and being prescribed a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure machine) to treat your condition can be overwhelming. In fact, it can feel very daunting, and...

Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

Today I wanted to talk about having a common cold and using a CPAP. If you are like me and have dealt with issues of feeling claustrophobic while getting used to...

If you have had a sleep study or been prescribed a CPAP machine, chances are you have talked with a sleep technologist. Many people are often surprised at just how...

This title speaks volumes. Love-hate with an inanimate object? Oh yes, actually. It’s alive - plug it in, turn it on, and it comes to life! If there is any...

A common symptom of sleep apnea is daytime sleepiness. In fact, it may be this sleepiness that is the first reason why a person sees their doctor. Once sleep apnea...

So many people who suffer from sleep apnea also breathe through their mouth. I have been a mouth breather since childhood. It never occurred to me to try to change...

When you are frustrated with anything or, in some cases, everything, a decision will follow. Perhaps you are wondering, what decision? A decision to press ahead or to quit. I...

Research has confirmed a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increased risk for forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. OSA and Alzheimer’s are common comorbidities (meaning they occur...