Dealing With Sleep Apnea When You’re Sick...It’s bad enough living with sleep apnea, but it can be a lot worse when you’re not feeling well. April was a...reactionscomments
What Is a Sleep Specialist?...The term sleep specialist seems pretty specific: a professional person who specializes in sleep medicine. However, the term describes more than just...reactions1comment
Advocating for Yourself...It’s a journey trying to stay consistent with CPAP. One thing that has helped is finding the right doctor. I remember when...reactions1comment
Face mask, claustrophobia, and discomfort...Hi everyone, I’m 32 years old and was recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive sleep apnea. Like many of us, I also contend...reactions1replyCPAP
You Don’t Have Your What?!...When I got my sleep apnea surgery, I had 3 things taken out. My tonsils, adenoids, and uvula. That last 1 always...reactions1comment
Who’s Who in the Sleep Clinic?...If you’re going to participate in a sleep study, you may encounter more than one person working at a clinic, and several...reactions1comment
How Hyperhidrosis Impacts My CPAP Mask Comfort...As the winter turns to spring and summer, I get a lump in my stomach as I have to face another condition...reactions1comment
Go-Go Gadget Watch: My New Tech Gadget Monitors Sleep...I have been diagnosed with heart issues. Sometimes parts of my heart beat out of order and I get tachycardia frequently. According...reactions6comments
Tidal bolune adjustment...Writing on behalf of my brother: I have CA/OA. I am a 25-year old male weighing 200lbs at a height of 5’11”...reactions1replyCentral Sleep ApneaCPAPTips & Advice
Backpacking With a CPAP...Last August I spent 10 days in Croatia with only my backpack and my CPAP case. I planned out my itinerary to...reactions2comments
I Don’t Think Anybody’s Going to Notice...Going 1 night without using my CPAP for my obstructive sleep apnea was no big deal. I really didn't notice any difference...reactions1comment
Alternative to the cpap machine...Had anyone tried the mouth guard instead of the machine. I just can’t get use to the mask and have tried a...reactions2repliesCPAP
What I Wish I Could Tell My Past Self...Being a teenager and having sleep apnea is not a good mix. For one thing, you’re already so self-conscious that being told...reactions1comment
The Symptom That Led to My Sleep Apnea Diagnosis...There are several different symptoms that are common for people that suffer from sleep apnea that lead to a diagnosis. Some of...reactionscomments
Has Treating Sleep Apnea Improved Your Life?...Sleep apnea can profoundly impact your life. Pauses in breathing throughout the sleep cycle take a toll. You may constantly feel tired...reactions1comment
Life Before My Diagnosis...I think it’s human nature when we ponder the "what if’s." Anytime we are faced with a medical diagnosis, we can find...reactions1comment
Sleep Regimen for Sleep Apnea...Insomnia makes using the CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure machine, 10 times harder. Nothing is worse than lying with air blowing...reactionscomments
Husband Working 9 to 5 Would Make Living With OSA Easier...I have spoken about some of the challenges I face living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia. I haven’t really spoken...reactions2comments
How to Safely Use Menthol When You Use CPAP...Whether you have a head cold or allergies, or live with chronic congestion, you’ve likely found aromatic products like menthol helpful for...reactions3comments
Issue with mask...I was diagnosed with severe OSA in December. I got a prisma smart cpap with dreamwear full face mask. ( I hope...reactions2replies
