Might We Treat Sleep Apnea With a Pill in the Future?Much of the discussion about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) focuses not just on the diagnosis, but its treatment options. While positive airway...reactions3comments
Treat Your Sleep Apnea if You Want Better Heart HealthMuch has been made of the importance of treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to prevent chronic disease. Chief among these conditions is...reactions5comments
Your Whole Body Needs You to Treat Your Sleep ApneaObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) describes the mechanical failure of the upper airway to allow adequate oxygen into your lungs during sleep. Without...reactions3comments
5 Tips for Coping With Jet Lag as a CPAP UserIt's been quite a few years since I've experienced jet lag while treating my sleep apnea with a continuous positive airway (CPAP)...reactionscomments
Changing Sleeping Position With My CPAPI have had mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and used a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for a few years now. Never...reactions4comments
My Review of ProjectFit: A Face-Scanning App for a Better Mask FitFor me, the hardest part of my sleep apnea journey has been finding a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that fits...reactionscomments
How Self-doubt Sabotages Your Success With CPAP Therapy and How to Dig Yourself OutI recently wrote about emotions and how they impact your sleep apnea. In this article, I want to address self-doubt or negative...reactionscomments
The Mask-Fitting ProcessIn the sleep center, there’s a portion of the sleep study we call "the desensitization." This process is where I, or the...reactions3comments
Tips for Dealing with Your CPAP Water TankYour CPAP water tank is a critical part of your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, but it can have a few...reactionscomments
Top Tips for Using a CPAP in 2023If you’re new to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you may have some anxiety or apprehension about using the device. I’ve...reactions1comment
AirSense 10s Versus AirSense 11 CPAP MachinesMy old machine worked but it was time for a new machine since I’ve had it for over 8 years. This is...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea CPAP Water Distiller Giveaway!March 20 is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day! Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the symptoms, diagnosis...reactions6comments
Sleep Apnea, Headaches, and What to Do About ThemBefore I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I used to wake up on many occasions with massive headaches. These were the kind...reactionscomments
Review of Fisher and Paykel Evora Full Face MaskI've always used nasal masks with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for my sleep apnea, but recently my nasal mask...reactions3comments
More Water Please… DistilledWhen you have sleep apnea and use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, the moisture content is very important. Managing distilled...reactionscomments
Handling My Emotions After a Sleep Apnea DiagnosisWhenever you’re diagnosed with a health condition, whether it’s sleep apnea, cancer, diabetes, or any other health problems, you’re going to go...reactionscomments
Is Teeth Grinding a Sign of Sleep Apnea?People are often surprised to learn that their dentist suspects they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It seems far-fetched that a routine...reactions1comment
Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Snore? You Might Have Sleep ApneaA 2021 review looked at 8 studies examining the medical records of over 37,000 patients. The review confirmed what doctors have suspected...reactions2comments
How Do You Get Screened for Sleep Apnea?You’ve been told you snore enough to awaken the entire household. Or, you discover yourself waking up over and over, your heart...reactions2comments
Can CPAP Therapy Contribute to Dry Eye Disease?Sometimes using a therapy to address one health concern can lead to unintended side effects. In people who use positive airway pressure (PAP)...reactions2comments
