Articles

Do you want more information about sleep apnea? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by this condition? If you answered “yes” to...

For many, just using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a challenge. For others, the mask may fit, and the pressure may be good as Goldilocks (“just right”). Still, in...

When it comes to sleep apnea, getting a good night's sleep can be a pain. Before diagnosis, I don’t think there was any way I had a good night's sleep...

“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard people say this quite often in the sleep...

Untreated sleep apnea can make mornings – and much of the day – a struggle. Getting diagnosed is a powerful first step, but it can leave some people wondering what...

I hope for your sake you haven’t been through every type of sleep test. I haven’t been through one yet, which multiple patients have told me I should before conducting...

He snores. Do you give him a nudge so that he rolls over and quits snoring? She snorts with her snores. Do you shake her shoulder a bit and ask...

When I was first diagnosed with sleep apnea, I had to go to a medical supply store to pick up my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and try out...

Choosing where and how to buy a CPAP machine and supplies can feel overwhelming. However, there are lots of options that may make the process easier. The 3 most common...

Three years ago, I participated in a national effort by the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) to unite Hurricane Harvey victims with new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. The...

In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...

One of the most difficult parts of sleep apnea is dating. I was fortunate enough to have been diagnosed with sleep apnea once I was in a relationship with my...

Has your doctor decided you need a sleep study for your sleep disorder? Are you not sure about where you should go? Choosing the right sleep center for your needs...

Living with sleep apnea presents many different challenges. Exhaustion, fear, and frustration are just some of the hardships that come with this diagnosis. To learn more about what you find...

There's a kind of rabbit hole we can fall in when we begin to learn about an ongoing (chronic) health condition. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is 1 such condition. It's chronic...

When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...

When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their blood vessels having plaque built up inside them...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...