Articles

For me, the hardest part of my sleep apnea journey has been finding a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that fits comfortably, doesn’t leak, and isn’t painful. This is...

On top of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), I also have endometriosis, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and restless legs syndrome (RLS). I also have some other symptoms that I...

I recently wrote about emotions and how they impact your sleep apnea. In this article, I want to address self-doubt or negative emotions, and how they make your success with...

My old machine worked but it was time for a new machine since I’ve had it for over 8 years. This is my experience with the AirSense 10 CPAPs for...

I've always used nasal masks with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for my sleep apnea, but recently my nasal mask has been leaking so I decided to try...

When you have sleep apnea and use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, the moisture content is very important. Managing distilled water and humidity with a CPAP is a...

Whenever you’re diagnosed with a health condition, whether it’s sleep apnea, cancer, diabetes, or any other health problems, you’re going to go through some severe emotions. Here’s how I handled...

There have been many articles in this community about the link between sleep apnea and various other health conditions. "Symptoms of Sleep Apnea" is a great article that lists several...

March 20 is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day! Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep apnea. This year, we...

This week is the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week® and I wanted to write about ways to help support your friends and family with sleep issues. Sleep apnea, at...

What comes to mind when you hear the word advocate?  Advocating for sleep apnea awareness is important to me. When hearing the word advocate, I think of helping someone else...

On a recent trip with extended family, I shared a room with 3 other ladies who all snored. Most importantly though, 1 of them had definite signs of sleep apnea...

I’ve had sleep apnea for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve had 5 different continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. I’ve had the new machine for a little over...

Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I used to wake up on many occasions with massive headaches. These were the kind of headaches that required strong painkillers and bed...

Kristen Cascio is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences...

My husband and I both now use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. It’s... kind of an interesting time at our house at night. While I'm a seasoned veteran of...

I always thought that RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, was for kids. My son was sick at first; but after just a few days, he was back to normal. I...

For anyone new to using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea, I wanted to share a few tips that will make it easier for you to...

I'm well acquainted with farts. In fact, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Are farts caused by CPAP aerophagia or digestion? Let's find out. The reason is I've spent...

If you’re like me, you are trying to shed the extra weight from the holidays. Halloween to Christmas is always a tough time for me to stay clear of sweets...