How I Clean My CPAP Supplies: Mask, Tubing, and Humidifier...I have found what works best for my busy schedule is to clean my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) supplies weekly on...reactions2comments
Tips to Help Your Child Wear Their CPAP...Was your child just diagnosed with sleep apnea and put on a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Here are my tips...reactions2comments
CPAP Masks Are Just Like Shoes...CPAP masks are just like shoes. You need to find one that is comfortable. How many of you have shoes in your...reactions1comment
Through the Eyes of a Sleep Tech...I have been a sleep technologist for more than 11 years. I think I have performed more than 2,000 sleep studies. Yet...reactions1comment
Preferences of a Sleep Tech (Part 2): Glasses, Restrooms, and More...If you read my first article on the preferences of a sleep tech, you probably understood they are supposed to be comical...reactionscomments
Preferences of a Sleep Tech (Part 1): Beards, Caffeine, and More...If you’ve read my sleep articles, you know I write from a healthcare perspective. As any healthcare worker knows, there’s a need...reactions3comments
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
