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. Many people are often surprised at just how...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 it comes to life! If there is any...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 a person sees their doctor. Once sleep apnea...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 never occurred to me to try to change...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 decision to press ahead or to quit. I...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 and Alzheimer’s are common comorbidities (meaning they occur...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. I felt awful! The morning headaches, the daytime...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 apnea diagnosis might come as a surprise. If...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 pressure (CPAP) machine. Much of the emphasis is...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, who don't fit that description, undiagnosed and struggling...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 my 40s. My sleep apnea diagnosis came when I...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 clear treatment plan to help with our sleep...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 with an accompanying “to-do” list. Last on the...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 give it much thought until the last few...reactionscomments
What Is CPAP Compliance?I’m sure the word "compliance" was brought up several times during your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine setup, and you may have received calls to make sure you are...reactionscomments
How Do You Get Screened for Sleep Apnea?You’ve been told you snore enough to awaken the entire household. Or, you discover yourself waking up over and over, your heart racing, your throat sore, and your body covered...reactions2comments
Sleep Apnea and the Scales of "JustUs"So often we realize the importance of a scale. Which scale? The bathroom scale or the food scale? Each of these has importance in our bodies. Yet, there is another...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments