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For months, I have been going without my CPAP machine because of a gaseous odor it was giving off. At last, my CPAP supplies provider finally had a loaner machine. They...

As a new CPAP user, you might feel overwhelmed when you get your machine home. Here are some tips for new users to make the process of using a CPAP...

I celebrate every night that I'm able to use my CPAP. However, last week I started waking up with my eyes red, irritated, and dry. Initially, I wasn't sure what...

The impact on sexual health is one aspect of living with sleep apnea no one talks about. Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction are problems that really affect the intimacy of our...

I have been trying to pursue answers for my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It hasn’t been easy as a second sleep study, a more comprehensive one, has yet to be...

Earlier, I was still recovering from having hernia surgery. But it has now been a full month. Or so I thought!!  Worse than ever, I just wanted to sleep. Faithfully, I was...

Fearing the unknown breeds myths and legends. That includes what to expect during a sleep test for some disorders like sleep apnea. Relax! Here are 10 sleep study myths debunked...

Sleep apnea can cause your life to change in different ways. Over the past few years since my diagnosis, I’ve changed my life around by making some changes. Here’s what...

Just when I thought I had gotten used to CPAP, my new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine arrives on the scene. I've actually been treating my severe obstructive sleep...

When my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine started acting up, I had to get a new prescription (Rx) in order to get a replacement machine. Once I had the...

Have you ever woken up with your hair plastered to your head after sleeping with your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Or have you experienced thinning or breaking in...

I am new to the CPAP world. I have only had my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for 8 months or so. Every day, I seem to find a...

I've been using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine for 7 years now. Well, 6 years; I haven't been able to use my machine this entire year. Hopefully, that...

Ever since starting CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea about 2 years ago, I have had a significant positive change in my excessive daytime sleepiness. I consider myself to be...

I'm used to waiting for non-urgent medical services here in Canada. So it was no surprise to me the process I had to go through when I requested to update...

My life was a lot different before my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. I was tired all the time, cranky, worn out, and didn’t feel very good. I thought...

I don’t know about you, but I don’t miss the sleep lab. Three nights lying in faux hotel rooms: some homier, some creepier than others. Recently, I had to sleep...

When I was about 16 years old I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I had tried a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, but as a teenager struggling with being...

What is the "Big Bad Word" that comes with sleep apnea? OK… did I catch your attention? You’re probably wondering what I mean by the big bad word! (Drumroll, please!!) That...

Since I started using my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine regularly, I had to move things around. My entire nightstand is dedicated to my CPAP. I have covered the...