How Reducing My Alcohol Consumption Impacted My Sleep ApneaLast year, I went out with some friends, and we rented some cabins for a late fall camping trip. Cabin rental is...reactionscomments
Using the MyAir App to Manage Sleep ApneaI started using the myAir app with my new ResMed AirSense 11 in July 2023 to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea...reactions24comments
What Is CPAP Rainout and How Can I Prevent It?Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea. Proper use of the machine can...reactions3comments
CPAP Mask and AcneUsing my CPAP full time, I started to notice that I would wake up with the marks all over my face from...reactions1comment
What’s in a Name? Why Diagnosis MattersOn top of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), I also have endometriosis, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and restless legs syndrome (RLS)...reactionscomments
How to Manage Sleep Apnea in the SummerDuring the summer months when it gets hot and uncomfortable, we often have trouble sleeping. This is a lot worse when you...reactions1comment
Migraines, Sleep Loss, and Sleep Apnea – Understanding the LinkBack when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I never made a connection to my migraines. I always treated them as 2...reactions5comments
What Do Glasses and CPAP Have In Common?What do glasses and CPAP have in common? Both correct the condition, not cure it. Thanks to what I call the genetic...reactionscomments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Biweekly NewsletterDo you want more information about sleep apnea? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected...reactionscomments
Tips on Avoiding HeadachesHeadaches may be a common side effect of sleep apnea. Before I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I...reactionscomments
CPAP AlternativesSleep apnea has different options for treatment or surgical options that can cure it completely for some. Over the past almost 20...reactions1comment
When You and Your Spouse Both Have Sleep ApneaFrom the beginning of our marriage, my husband and I both agreed that we were both adults. We don't tell each other...reactionscomments
Top 5 Calming Techniques for Anxiety About Sleep ApneaWhenever you have a health condition like sleep apnea, you may face anxiety and fear, it’s not easy to deal with these...reactionscomments
CPAP and the Common ColdToday I wanted to talk about having a common cold and using a CPAP. If you are like me and have dealt with...reactions1comment
Best Places You Can Buy CPAP Supplies, Parts, and SparesOnce you’re diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you’ll be prescribed treatment – most likely a form of positive airway pressure (PAP)...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
CPAP and NapsI am now 3 months in to using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine every night and I still wake up...reactions5comments
Heated CPAP Tubing Versus CPAP Hose CoversI was out of town with my CPAP when a foreign issue presented itself. I had drifted off to sleep, but about an...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
What to Do With a Used CPAP MachineAfter 5 years of using a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, insurance will typically replace your device. Having a device that...reactions1comment