Why Someone Might Need More Than One Sleep Study...If you are like me, I think you’ll agree with the next statement: If you do something hard, difficult, or challenging and...reactions5comments
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Kristen Cascio...Kristen Cascio was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at age 31 after struggling with daytime fatigue for 15 years. The diagnosis changed...
How to Tell If a Fart Is CPAP Aerophagia or a Digestive Issue...I'm well acquainted with farts. In fact, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Are farts caused by CPAP aerophagia or digestion?...reactionscomments
Beginning My Sleep Apnea Journey...Fatigue is something I am familiar with. I am used to having maybe 2 productive hours in a day before needing a...reactions2comments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better Sleep...There is a belief that your marriage is in trouble if you sleep in separate beds or rooms but, that is not...reactions1comment
The Most Difficult Part of OSA for Me...I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in my early 20s during my undergraduate degree. For those who have read my previous...reactions1comment
Managing After a Bad Night’s Sleep...I feel so lucky to have received my sleep apnea diagnosis and prescribed my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at such...reactions3comments
Sleep Apnea and TV Shows...I have seen sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines make an appearance in a couple of shows that I...reactionscomments
My Most Dreaded Task: Cleaning My CPAP Machine...I am a huge checklist person. Every Monday morning I start my day by writing out my day-to-day schedule for the week...reactions1comment
'Sorry, I Can’t Stay Over' Versus Showing Friends My CPAP for the First Time...Before I had my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I would avoid staying over at anyone’s house because of how loud...reactions2comments
Double Whammy: Sleep Apnea and Insomnia...Having some difficulty falling asleep is pretty common and may fluctuate throughout your lifetime. This can be especially true during times of...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and College: Being Diagnosed at 20 Years Old...I had my suspicions that I had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for a while, but I kept putting the thoughts out of...reactions2comments
5 Things I Would Tell Myself Post-Diagnosis...When I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at 21 years old, I wish I had this community to support and remind...reactions2comments
Packing Tips for Traveling With CPAP...Does anyone else dread having to pack for an upcoming trip? I create a tornado effect in my room and closet whenever...reactions4comments
Dating With Your CPAP...I was in my early 20s when I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure...reactions2comments
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Balance, Gait, and Falls...Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where the throat muscles relax too much. This causes the airway to narrow and...reactions1comment
My Story With Sleep Apnea and Alcohol Abuse...I will admit, it’s difficult even on the best of days to live with sleep apnea. Some days, I feel really tired...reactionscomments