It’s OK to Hate Your CPAP MaskI remember coming home from my sleep therapist session with my new CPAP machine and mask. There it was, the hoses, the...reactions12comments
Trust Your CPAP During Allergy SeasonThese days, I’m wiping down everything outside my house. Doorknobs, windowsills, planter pots, car windows… But trust me, I’m no germaphobe. It’s...reactions1comment
Is Sleep Apnea Genetic?Plenty has been written about the causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For example, it’s caused by: And the list goes on...reactions1comment
CPAP Therapy and My Experiences the First Few DaysSo, you have a new CPAP machine and mask, lucky you. Welcome to the club. You're probably feeling uneasy right about now...reactions1comment
Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit Giveaway!This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! March 20 is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day! Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is...reactions1comment
My Experience With MADs (Part 2): Pros and ConsAs I wrote about in an earlier installment, I used an oral appliance called a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for several years...reactions6comments
The Ups and Downs of Using CPAP Therapy: 2nd Sleep Disorders In America Survey ResultsGetting a sleep apnea diagnosis can mean finally getting answers to questions like why do I wake up feeling tired? Why am...reactionscomments
Tips for a Less Stressful Sleep Apnea SurgerySurgery is scary. There are so many different factors that can determine the outcome. So what can we do to feel more...reactions2comments
Breaking: FDA Authorizes Philips to Fix PAP Devices Through Class I RecallIf the CPAP or Bilevel PAP machine you use was recalled this June and you have been waiting in frustration for a...reactionscomments
3 Tips for Sleepers Who Move Throughout the NightSleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome make sleeping hard to where it feels almost impossible sometimes. Even with those 3 issues...reactionscomments
Why CPAP, Why?I have been using my CPAP for about 5 years now. A couple of years ago, I had some hassles with getting...reactions1comment
The Joys of a Good Durable Medical Equipment SupplierI have recently returned to my sleep specialist after a long hiatus. I don’t recommend taking a hiatus from any doctor, especially...reactions7comments
Waking Up and Feeling TiredI think sometimes people think that now they are on CPAP, they won’t ever wake up feeling tired. CPAP therapy only treats...reactions2comments
Terms & Conditions for the Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit GiveawayOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
What Not to Do When Using CPAPThanks to the generosity of folks who’ve used CPAP for years, there are many great tips for new users getting to know...reactions3comments
What Not to Do When Cleaning CPAPThanks to the generosity of folks who’ve used CPAP for years, there are many great tips for new users getting to know...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and COVID-19I finally got to a place where my sleep wasn't perfect, but it was better. I got the temperature issue with my...reactions2comments
Dealing With the 'L' WordPeople can be hurtful. It's a basic fact of life, unfortunately. It's frustrating to be accused of something you don't have much...reactions1comment
Looking Back at Life Before Diagnosis and TreatmentI don't know when sleep apnea began for me. I do know that before my diagnosis and treatment, I really disliked going...reactionscomments
How to Weather the StormElectricity. It’s something we never think about until we lose it or when we pay the bill. We go about our day...reactions4comments
