The Frustrations of Starting CPAPStarting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy can be scary and overwhelming. It takes time and patience. When I first started therapy...reactions7comments
Troubleshooting Common CPAP Tube and Machine IssuesWhen first starting out on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, there are so many things you need to learn. It’s common...reactionscomments
Positive Thoughts and Better Sleep TherapyWhen we get a health diagnosis, we often default to a negative mindset. This is understandable and normal. A health issue can...reactionscomments
Using a CPAP Mask While Having Neck IssuesHaving sleep apnea and using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine with a mask is hard enough for the average person...reactions3comments
Having a Caretaker Assist With My CPAP TherapySleep apnea is 1 of the health conditions that I deal with. This is something I have written about. Spinal muscular atrophy...reactionscomments
The Sleep Study FiascoI have already had 1 sleep study experience and that showed that I have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as well as restless...reactionscomments
My Skincare Routine to Ensure a Good CPAP Mask SealSince I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 7 years ago...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and GriefGrief is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement” or “a cause...reactionscomments
The Influence of City Life on Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and TreatmentThis article is second in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who live in rural areas...reactionscomments
Review of Friska Nightly Reboot Digestive Enzyme and Probiotics SupplementIt’s 5:49 AM and I’m wide awake. I laid here all night with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine on, but...reactions4comments
Sleep Apnea and a Shift in My Mental HealthI am constantly working on my mental health throughout my daily life. This has been a long journey for me, and I...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
Tips for Proper Face Care When Wearing a CPAP MaskCPAP masks can cause a lot of problems and some of these include trap issues, skin problems, or improper fit. Here are...reactionscomments
Complications of Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is a sleep disorder causing you to start and stop breathing while you sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore...reactionscomments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Sleep Apnea Story“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea’s Links to Gender and OrientationThis article is fourth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities It’s not surprising that people within the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual...reactions2comments
Living in the Country Can Make It Hard to Test and Treat Sleep ApneaYou’ll hear the term, “barriers to healthcare access,” more and more these days as research examines the patient-provider disconnect. Many factors determine...reactionscomments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even more issues at bedtime. Does asthma have...reactionscomments
Millions of Women Living With OSA Need Diagnosis and TreatmentThis article is third in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. A myth persists about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), that it only...reactionscomments
When People of Color Have Sleep ApneaFifth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities Does obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occur at the same rate among people of different...reactionscomments
