You’ve Lost the Weight, Should You Lose the CPAP?I remember eating dinner with part of my family and three gentlemen who would give a presentation later in the evening. As...reactions2comments
Dating With Your CPAPI was in my early 20s when I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure...reactions2comments
Treat Your Sleep Apnea if You Want Better Heart HealthMuch has been made of the importance of treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to prevent chronic disease. Chief among these conditions is...reactions5comments
Tips for Getting Used to Your New CPAPBeing diagnosed with sleep apnea and being prescribed a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure machine) to treat your condition can be overwhelming...reactions1comment
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
CPAP and the Common ColdToday I wanted to talk about having a common cold and using a CPAP. If you are like me and have dealt with...reactions1comment
An Interview With Advocate and Sleep Technologist Lisa BondIf you have had a sleep study or been prescribed a CPAP machine, chances are you have talked with a sleep technologist...reactions3comments
A Love-Hate Relationship With My CPAPThis title speaks volumes. Love-hate with an inanimate object? Oh yes, actually. It’s alive - plug it in, turn it on, and...reactions2comments
Why Do Some People Have Daytime Sleepiness Even on CPAP Therapy?A common symptom of sleep apnea is daytime sleepiness. In fact, it may be this sleepiness that is the first reason why...reactions3comments
Nostril Breathing for Better HealthSo many people who suffer from sleep apnea also breathe through their mouth. I have been a mouth breather since childhood. It...reactions6comments
When You’re Considering Quitting: Try This!When you are frustrated with anything or, in some cases, everything, a decision will follow. Perhaps you are wondering, what decision? A...reactions7comments
Untreated Sleep Apnea and Its Link to DementiaResearch has confirmed a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increased risk for forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. OSA...reactions7comments
How I Felt Before CPAP TherapyThe best way I can describe how I felt before starting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is feeling hungover without drinking...reactions2comments
The What, When, and Why of Treatment: Results From the Inaugural Sleep Disorders In America SurveySleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in America, affecting more than 18 million people. Yet, receiving a sleep...reactions2comments
Making the Most of Your CPAP Machine Comfort SettingsDuring your initial meeting with the sleep specialist, they typically go over the basics of how to use your continuous positive airway...reactions7comments
Missing the Mark: Stereotypes in Sleep Apnea DiagnosisThere is a persistent stereotype in the public at large that sleep apnea affects mainly older, overweight men. This leaves so many people...reactions4comments
Overcoming Fear of Using CPAP Around Your FriendsI am writing this article with younger CPAP users in mind. If you haven’t been following my story I am now in...reactionscomments
Returning to Pre-Diagnosis SymptomsI am going to assume that almost all of us, including myself, thought that once we were diagnosed and there was a...reactions1comment
My Most Dreaded Task: Cleaning My CPAP MachineI am a huge checklist person. Every Monday morning I start my day by writing out my day-to-day schedule for the week...reactions1comment
Cutting Through the FogI have heard "brain fog" referred to as a common complaint for people with sleep disorders and other chronic illnesses. I didn’t...reactionscomments
