My Top 3 CPAP Machine Substitutes...Since the first part of 2022, I've been trying to sleep without my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea. Mind you, not because I wanted to. Not even...reactionscomments
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Hypoxemia without apnea...I recently had a home sleep study and the results came back showing that my saturation fell below 88% for over 100 minutes. But no apnea episodes. I sleep on...reactions1reply
My 3 Solutions to CPAP Mask Hair...Since sleep apnea has traditionally been a problem faced by men, I know it might seem trivial to be talking about CPAP mask ruining hairstyles. So I wonder if there...reactionscomments
best mask for side sleepers...Just recently bought a phillips dreamwear nasal mask because i had got fed up with my n20 mask, holding me back and i was advised that the philips mask would...reactions1reply
Sleep Apnea and Season Changing ...Do you notice that your sleep apnea worsens as the weather changes? As we are going into the winter months I've noticed a difference in my sleep patterns and what's...reactionsrepliesWeather
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, and Sleep...I feel like this is a never-ending cycle when managing my sleep apnea, insomnia, and fibromyalgia. I slept horribly yesterday. On a good night, my average events per hour are...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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 –...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1replyCPAP
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
