How Other Chronic Conditions Affect My Sleep ApneaI am new to the CPAP world. I have only had my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for 8 months or...reactionscomments
Our Experience With CPAP Insurance and Copay DifferencesI've been using my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine for 7 years now. Well, 6 years; I haven't been able to...reactionscomments
I Expected a Productive Sunday but Sleep Apnea Had Other PlansEver since starting CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea about 2 years ago, I have had a significant positive change in my...reactionscomments
Meanwhile in Canada, the Wait for CPAP Is Over!I'm used to waiting for non-urgent medical services here in Canada. So it was no surprise to me the process I had...reactionscomments
My Experience with CPAP After 5 Years of UseMy life was a lot different before my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. I was tired all the time, cranky, worn...reactions2comments
Getting a Sleep Study Retest for CPAP: Congrats! It’s Worse.I don’t know about you, but I don’t miss the sleep lab. Three nights lying in faux hotel rooms: some homier, some...reactions1comment
Foods to Eat Post SurgeryWhen I was about 16 years old I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I had tried a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...reactionscomments
My Experience With the Stigma of Smoking and Sleep ApneaWhat is the "Big Bad Word" that comes with sleep apnea? OK… did I catch your attention? You’re probably wondering what I...reactionscomments
Top 3 Must-Haves for My CPAPSince I started using my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine regularly, I had to move things around. My entire nightstand is...reactionscomments
How COVID-19 Affected My Sleep ApneaOver the last year, I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and given a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This adjustment...reactionscomments
Sleep Issues On and Off All My LifeI don’t know when I developed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but lately, I have been thinking it’s been a decade or 2...reactionscomments
Feeling Vulnerable Post-SurgeryI’ve written before about tips for dealing with the stress that surgery brings on. Things to help comfort, and make the procedure...reactionscomments
Sticking With CPAPI’m 1 of the moderators on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Often, I come across quite a few comments from individuals saying they gave up on...reactions5comments
Noises at NightI was using a heating hose for my CPAP as an alternative to using the tubbing cover because of the zippers moving...reactionscomments
Don’t Forget to Keep a Sleep Diary Before Your Sleep StudyIf you’re in the process of preparing for an upcoming sleep study, you may have received a raft of paperwork to fill...reactionscomments
What Does the Red Face on My CPAP Machine Mean?Your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine generally works flawlessly, but it can have some issues. One issue you may see from...reactionscomments
Why I Consider Myself a CPAP JunkieMy husband got diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. He got his CPAP machine the other day. That evening, he “practiced” wearing it...reactions1comment
Rad ZZZ Sleep Supplement ReviewI’ve tried many things, both prescription and natural, to help with my insomnia so I can fall asleep and stay asleep while...reactionscomments
First ImpressionsNow I've changed provider for my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine 3 different times and want to share about my CPAP...reactionscomments
Affording SurgeryHaving sleep apnea is such a bother. Fortunately, some people are eligible for surgery. But you know what else is a bother?...reactions1comment