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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Sleep Tests 101: PAP Titration and the Home StudyWelcome to Part 2 of every kind of sleep test. In Part 1, I covered 1 type of sleep test: the polysomnography (PSG). In this part, I will cover the...reactions1comment
Talking to Your Doctor About Your SleepSince sleep apnea is not necessarily a progressive disease or a disease that changes too quickly in most individuals, I often think about how often I should see my doctor...reactions1comment
Silence of the Lambs: Sleeping Alongside Sleep ApneaMy husband has sleep apnea. He has both central sleep apneas (CSA) and obstructive sleep apneas (OSA). When he had his sleep study done, it showed 95 apneas per hour...reactions1comment
