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
Why My Mental Health Is ParamountMy first introduction to mental health would have been when I was 5 or 6 years old. My parents had enrolled my...reactionscomments
My Journey With CPAP Mouth Breathing and Dental IssuesTo be honest, I haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. I had several baby teeth and wisdom teeth that...reactionscomments
Camping With Your PAP MachineMany people are like my dad; he loves to go out camping. Yet as a CPAP user, he has to haul his...reactionscomments
CPAP Mask and Equipment Cleaners: What Is Best?In my opinion, the absolute best cleaner for your mask and tubing is plain, mild soap and water. When it comes to...reactions2comments
Traveling With Your CPAPTraveling with your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine doesn’t have to be hard, but it does need to be done. Not...reactions2comments
Your Persistent Dry Mouth May Not Be CPAP RelatedPositive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and masks are frequently the first go-to culprit in everyone’s mind for why they have such a...reactions3comments
Sinus Problems or Dry Mouth With PAP? Blow Them Away With These TacticsSinus issues, sneezing, burning sensation in my nose – what's a PAP user to do? When I started my journey way back...reactions1comment
Tips for Dealing With ClaustrophobiaWho knew I would have issues with claustrophobia when I started my PAP (positive airway pressure) journey? Certainly not me. I was...reactions10comments
What Is CPAP Compliance?I’m sure the word "compliance" was brought up several times during your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine setup, and you may...reactionscomments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions3comments
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
