Sometimes You Don't Feel Better With CPAP TreatmentIt is so hard to say this. It's not a fun thing to tell people. But, sometimes I do have to tell...reactions16comments
My Experience With MADs (Part 2): Pros and ConsAs I wrote about in an earlier installment, I used an oral appliance called a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for several years...reactions6comments
My Experience With MADs (Part 1): Starting OutWhen I first received my sleep apnea diagnosis, I was a bit indifferent, to be honest. I had yet to understand the...reactions2comments
Trust Your CPAP During Allergy SeasonThese days, I’m wiping down everything outside my house. Doorknobs, windowsills, planter pots, car windows… But trust me, I’m no germaphobe. It’s...reactions1comment
Will Insurance Cover My Sleep Apnea Treatment?If you have sleep apnea, will insurance cover your treatment? Sleep apnea is a disorder in which you briefly stop breathing over...reactions1comment
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with sleep...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be...reactionscomments
Choosing and Using the Right CPAP MaskIf it can save your life, why would you reject a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Well, there is the Darth...reactions9comments
Regular Snoring or Sleep Apnea? What's the Difference?Snoring is a main symptom of sleep apnea, but snoring alone does not mean you have sleep apnea. About 90 million Americans...reactions4comments
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect the Heart?People who have sleep apnea pause in their breathing while asleep. These pauses occur anywhere from 5 to 30 times an hour...reactions4comments
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments