Building Better Sleep Habits...I admit I have taken sleep for granted. Sleep was a simple thing when I was younger, especially in college. I could run on little to no sleep. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Spouse Has Sleep Apnea and Now We Both Need CPAPs...I was diagnosed with sleep apnea 7 years ago. How do I remember it was 7 years ago? It was the first time I slept away from our new house, which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Apnea Surgery? I'm Keeping My Turbinates, Thanks...I admit that the fear of surgery has prevented me from pursuing some obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment options. Ironically, I’ve had a significant cosmetic procedure in the past –...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CPAP Water Reservoirs: What I Wish I Had Known...For months, I have been going without my CPAP machine because of a gaseous odor it was giving off. At last, my CPAP supplies provider finally had a loaner machine. They...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
6 Tips for New CPAP Users...As a new CPAP user, you might feel overwhelmed when you get your machine home. Here are some tips for new users to make the process of using a CPAP...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
N20 face mask ADJUST/ADJUST ...ON my daily print out with resmed which tells me how long i have been using CPAP they keep telling me to adjust my face mask , well i keep...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAP
Using a CPAP and Solving My Problem With Dry Eyes...I celebrate every night that I'm able to use my CPAP. However, last week I started waking up with my eyes red, irritated, and dry. Initially, I wasn't sure what...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Almost 25 Years and Counting...I always snored and so did other family members. I thought nothing of it until my husband told me I would stop breathing during the night - I would wake...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Let’s Talk About Sex: How Can Sleep Apnea Impact Sexual Health?...The impact on sexual health is one aspect of living with sleep apnea no one talks about. Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction are problems that really affect the intimacy of our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking About Sleep Apnea With an ENT Doctor...I have been trying to pursue answers for my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It hasn’t been easy as a second sleep study, a more comprehensive one, has yet to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Apnea, CPAP Cleaning, and COVID-19...Earlier, I was still recovering from having hernia surgery. But it has now been a full month. Or so I thought!! Worse than ever, I just wanted to sleep. Faithfully, I was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Studies: 10 Myths and Legends, Debunked...Fearing the unknown breeds myths and legends. That includes what to expect during a sleep test for some disorders like sleep apnea. Relax! Here are 10 sleep study myths debunked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Undiagnosed sleep apnea and daily morning nausea...Definitely think I have sleep apnea going on. Wakeup pretty much daily with dry mouth, headache and nausea..usually subsides mid morning. Thoughts?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFriends & FamilyCentral Sleep Apnea
How I Manage Sleep Apnea With Diet and Lifestyle Changes...Sleep apnea can cause your life to change in different ways. Over the past few years since my diagnosis, I’ve changed my life around by making some changes. Here’s what...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Celebrate Sleep Technologists!...In honor of Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week, share a positive experience you've had with a sleep tech, or share why you appreciate your sleep tech. Feel free to give a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessHealthcare TeamSleep Study
Undiagnosed sleep apnea and daily morning nausea...Undiagnosed sleep apnea but pretty sure I have it as I wakeup every morning with dry mouth, mild headache and severe nausea most mornings that goes away mid morning...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCentral Sleep Apnea
Sleeping oxygen below 80...Hi I have OBS and had a drink last night and not used my machine for a while, recently my family have said my snoring has been really really loud...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Moderate OSA diagnosis today ...Hi I received my results today and have moderate OSA. On my report they mention my minimum heart rate being 35! Is this normal during a sleep survey or something...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Hate every minute ...Have been using the CPAP for more than 1 1/2 years. So far I’m still not getting a good nights sleep. I wear it for 4 hours and then I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCPAPFatigueCoping
New CPAP, New Problems...Just when I thought I had gotten used to CPAP, my new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine arrives on the scene. I've actually been treating my severe obstructive sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
