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...In the summer, Philips announced a huge recall of an estimated 3 to 4 million of their CPAP machines globally.  As a woman with sleep apnea using CPAP therapy, this...

...Traveling can be stressful, but it’s even more complicated if you have sleep apnea. This guide contains some tips that have helped me while traveling as well as other practical...

...Surgery is never fun. I’ve never heard anyone say, “Oh boy, I can’t wait for my surgery tomorrow!” The only thing that comes close to mind is the movie Repo...

...Chronic fatigue is something many people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience due to not being able to sleep properly. I was 9 when I first started having...

...I was out of town with my CPAP when a foreign issue presented itself. I had drifted off to sleep, but about an hour later, I woke up to freezing cold...

...Hello everyone, my name is Katelynn, and this is my first article for the sleep apnea community. Since it’s my first article, I wanted to take the chance to introduce...

...I think everyone, whether they have sleep apnea or not, struggles to find the right pillow for their own body's needs. Would it be more important for someone with sleep...

...How many t-shirts, sweaters, or socks can one person reasonably use? When I think back to past holidays, I recall receiving more gifts of t-shirts and sweatshirts than I care to...

...I remember coming home from my sleep therapist session with my new CPAP machine and mask. There it was, the hoses, the mask, and all the other bits and pieces...

...Have you heard of sleep apnea? This sleep disorder causes a person to stop breathing when sleeping. Sometimes a person will stop breathing numerous times in their sleep. Breathing stops...

...The lyrics of Andy Williams' song make me wonder. I'm no grinch, but the holiday season can also be a stressful and restless time of year. We tend to add...

...Winter has arrived. The change in season can cause many problems for us CPAP users from dryness, water in the tube, and congestion. I'll share how I get through the...

...By now, you've likely heard that the CPAP manufacturing company, Philips, has recalled millions of its sleep-breathing devices due to potential problems with degradation of the foam used to muffle...

...I used to consider every problem with my sleep as being related to my sleep apnea. It never really occurred to me that a person could be coping with sleep...

...Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome make sleeping hard to where it feels almost impossible sometimes. Even with those 3 issues, my biggest challenge with using my CPAP machine...

...Over the last few weeks, I have noticed a difference in my sleep on the days I get more exercise. I seem to fall asleep faster with much more restful...