New Year's Resolution: Make Your CPAP Therapy Work for YouAre you a brand-new user of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and worried about this new nightly treatment? Or are you, maybe, a CPAP dropout – someone who’s abandoned the... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Your Whole Body Needs You to Treat Your Sleep ApneaObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) describes the mechanical failure of the upper airway to allow adequate oxygen into your lungs during sleep. Without adequate oxygen during sleep, you can suffer from... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can You Cure Sleep Apnea?This is a question I asked myself when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Is there a cure for sleep apnea? The short answer is no, but it comes with... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Environment Tips for Better SleepI have found focusing on what I can control with sleep apnea to be enormously helpful. Your sleep environment makes a big difference to how well you sleep and you... By Emma Cooksey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Everyone’s Experience Is Different, and That’s OKRecently, a moderator on the Health Union Sleep Apnea Facebook Page asked readers a question: How long did it take you to get used to sleeping with a CPAP? I... By Lisa Carr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Troubleshooting Common CPAP Tube and Machine IssuesWhen first starting out on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, there are so many things you need to learn. It’s common to run into issues, including how to fix... By Genna Nielsen, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not a Behavior IssueMy children are 16 and 14 now, but when my sons were little, they were an extreme handful. Most parents would agree that 2 boys are busy, yet two within... By Nessie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cleaning My CPAPCleaning your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine properly is vital for maintaining the equipment and using it safely. In this video, I demonstrate how I disassemble and clean my... By Emma Cooksey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Double Whammy: Sleep Apnea and InsomniaHaving some difficulty falling asleep is pretty common and may fluctuate throughout your lifetime. This can be especially true during times of increased stress and anxiety. COVID-19 may have been... By Meaghan Kennedy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mouth Taping and Sleep Apnea: What to Know Before TryingNoses play an important role in our respiratory system because they work to protect our airways and lungs. The nose warms, humidifies, and even filters the air we breathe in.1... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Travels With CPAP: Making the Best of the TSA LineI’ve used positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for my moderate obstructive sleep apnea for over 3 years now. In that time, I’ve traveled by plane from Seattle to Phoenix, Philadelphia, Honolulu/Lihue... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Managing Daytime FatigueDespite having my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and adequate sleep most nights, I do still suffer from daytime fatigue. I have recently seen a sleep specialist and found... By Christopher Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How Can I Have Sleep Apnea When I Am Not Overweight?There is a common misconception that sleep apnea is solely due to weight issues. Though your weight can be a contributing issue, it is not the only thing involved with... By Lisa Bond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Why Someone Might Need More Than One Sleep StudyIf you are like me, I think you’ll agree with the next statement: If you do something hard, difficult, or challenging and then have to repeat it, it will cause... By Aaron Nuest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Can Mouth Breathers Overcome CPAP Mask Leak?Mouth breathing can lead to multiple health problems. It can also creates challenges for people using PAP therapy. How might these folks overcome this treatment obstacle? Anatomically speaking, nasal breathing... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Inspire: New Hope Beyond the CPAPI have been a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user for 12 years and, for the most part, my life is vastly improved now that my sleep apnea is being... By Emma Cooksey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sleep Apnea and College: Being Diagnosed at 20 Years OldI had my suspicions that I had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for a while, but I kept putting the thoughts out of my mind. I thought to myself, “It’s just... By Meaghan Kennedy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sleep Apnea and Mental HealthIt is no secret sleep apnea can cause people to have a bad night's sleep. If it stopped at a bad night's sleep, it may not be a big deal... By Christopher Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Traveling With Your CPAPTraveling with your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine doesn’t have to be hard, but it does need to be done. Not sure if you really want to drag your... By Genna Nielsen, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Does a Sleep Technologist Do?You would be surprised at how many people think that all a sleep tech does is slap some wires on a patient and then just sit there, watching people sleep... By Lisa Bond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments