Troubleshooting Your CPAP Mask Issues...Becoming a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user means you will at some point have a mask issue. I’ll take you through...reactions4comments
When It Comes to Your Mask, a Lot of Things Matter...The mask is the one thing that everyone will tell you makes the biggest difference in how successful someone is using their...reactions3comments
I Use My PAP, Why Am I So Tired?...When we go in for our sleep study, get our results, and pick up our positive airway pressure (PAP) machine, we all...reactions3comments
What Does a Sleep Technologist Do?...You would be surprised at how many people think that all a sleep tech does is slap some wires on a patient...reactionscomments
How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?...It is estimated that at least 25 million adults in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is one of the most...
New Statement About Sleep Apnea in Kids and Teens Released by the AHA...Last August, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new scientific statement that summarized what’s known about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and...reactionscomments
Take Your OSA for a Walk...I’ve written previously about trying to lose a little weight to help treat my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). One thing I also...reactionscomments
Do Arousals Matter in Sleep Apnea? Yes!...If you awaken frequently or feel unrested after a night of sleep, you may be experiencing something known as sleep instability. Sleep...reactions2comments
What to Know About Excessive Daytime Sleepiness...Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the urge to sleep when you normally expect to be awake and alert. This condition is measured...reactions3comments
Regular Snoring or Sleep Apnea? What's the Difference?...Snoring is a main symptom of sleep apnea, but snoring alone does not mean you have sleep apnea. About 90 million Americans...reactions4comments
Using a CPAP Machine When You Have Cats...My husband and I recently adopted 2 older cats. We also have 3 dogs. One of the dogs we've had longer than we've...reactions22comments
Sleep Apnea Frequently Asked Questions...Millions of people are living with sleep apnea. Whether you have sleep apnea or know someone who does, here is a guide...reactionscomments
Managing Costs With My CPAP...One of my largest medical expenses, besides my prescriptions, is my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. We are constantly looking for...reactionscomments
Emma Cooksey...Emma was previously a health leader on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Emma Cooksey was initially diagnosed with Sleep Apnea in 2008, at the age of...
The Dreaming of Beauty Sleep...I didn’t even know what sleep apnea was let alone suspect that I might have it. It’s true I was always exhausted...reactions2comments
Trial and Error With CPAP Masks...I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for more than 20 years. At that time I’ve had many different masks. The first...reactions9comments
A Long Road...My story began over 20 yrs ago when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was told I had to wear a...reactions5comments
The Best Intentions With CPAP (And When They Don't Work Out)...In pretty much all of my articles, I encourage those of us who use a CPAP machine to use them on a...reactionscomments
Benefits of Using CPAP Again: I'm Back!!...I've been able to use my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for about 2 weeks now. It's been great. After going for...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
