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It’s a journey trying to stay consistent with CPAP. One thing that has helped is finding the right doctor. I remember when I started CPAP therapy, the doctor I had...

When I got my sleep apnea surgery, I had 3 things taken out. My tonsils, adenoids, and uvula. That last 1 always surprises people. “That dangly thing in the back...

If you’re going to participate in a sleep study, you may encounter more than one person working at a clinic, and several of those people may not be your sleep...

As the winter turns to spring and summer, I get a lump in my stomach as I have to face another condition that compounds my sleep apnea stress. When winter...

I have been diagnosed with heart issues. Sometimes parts of my heart beat out of order and I get tachycardia frequently. According to the cardiopulmonary specialist, I am quite sensitive...

Last August I spent 10 days in Croatia with only my backpack and my CPAP case. I planned out my itinerary to include 3 different cities, with ferry and bus...

Going 1 night without using my CPAP for my obstructive sleep apnea was no big deal. I really didn't notice any difference. I was able to get up and do...

Being a teenager and having sleep apnea is not a good mix. For one thing, you’re already so self-conscious that being told that you have something wrong with you isn’t...

There are several different symptoms that are common for people that suffer from sleep apnea that lead to a diagnosis. Some of these, such as feeling tired or snoring, are...

Sleep apnea can profoundly impact your life. Pauses in breathing throughout the sleep cycle take a toll. You may constantly feel tired, irritable, and unproductive. Sleep apnea affects around 25...

I think it’s human nature when we ponder the "what if’s." Anytime we are faced with a medical diagnosis, we can find ourselves wondering "what if" I didn’t have this...

Insomnia makes using the CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure machine, 10 times harder. Nothing is worse than lying with air blowing in your face for hours while you're wide...

I have spoken about some of the challenges I face living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia. I haven’t really spoken much about how my husband's shift work affects...

Whether you have a head cold or allergies, or live with chronic congestion, you’ve likely found aromatic products like menthol helpful for clearing your sinus and nasal passages. The bright...

I have lived with sleep apnea for several years now, and along my journey have run into several problems that you may or may not have faced yourself. The purpose...

Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea I felt the stigma that I was just lazy. The lack of restful sleep caused a list of negative side effects. Waking up late...

I lost track of the last time I changed out my mask. My memory is horrible, but I found 3 ways to know when it’s time to replace your CPAP...

It can be hard trying to get a restful night's sleep. Especially if you're suffering from sleep apnea. Here are some tips that I have found over the years that...

Your life changes dramatically when you bring home your new mask and CPAP machine. You probably will not feel comfortable with this equipment, and like many people, feel like quitting...

My last article Why CPAP, Why? was about my CPAP being on the recall list and the black specks and toxic fumes now coming out of it which left it...