3 Tips for Traveling With Your CPAP in Checked Luggage...As I've started to use my CPAP regularly, I've had to figure out if I want to travel with the machine. It's...reactions2comments
More Concerning News for Users of Philips PAP Devices...People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who use CPAP or bilevel PAP machines made by Philips have faced a Class I recall...reactionscomments
Back to Office Work After One Year Working From Home...I count myself lucky to have kept working during the pandemic. In fact, when the opportunity came along, I chose to work...reactions1comment
What's Up, Doc? Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery for Sleep Apnea...Are you considering surgery to correct your sleep apnea? I once had to consider the risks and rewards of my surgery. When...reactionscomments
Community Views: How It Felt to Be Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea...For most people living with sleep apnea, life is marked by a clear "before" and "after" regarding their diagnosis. In that moment...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Hardest Thing About Living With Sleep Apnea...Living with sleep apnea presents many different challenges. Exhaustion, fear, and frustration are just some of the hardships that come with this...reactions1comment
Non-Responsive Durable Medical Equipment Supplier...I wrote an article a while back, The Joys of a Good Durable Medical Equipment Supplier. As consumers of any service in...reactionscomments
It’s OK to Hate Your CPAP Mask...I remember coming home from my sleep therapist session with my new CPAP machine and mask. There it was, the hoses, the...reactions12comments
Trust Your CPAP During Allergy Season...These days, I’m wiping down everything outside my house. Doorknobs, windowsills, planter pots, car windows… But trust me, I’m no germaphobe. It’s...reactions3comments
Nessie...Nessie is a scientist in the biopharmaceutical industry and a mother of two teenage boys. She graduated from Youngstown State University (Ohio)...
Is Sleep Apnea Genetic?...Plenty has been written about the causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For example, it’s caused by: And the list goes on...reactions1comment
CPAP Therapy and My Experiences the First Few Days...So, you have a new CPAP machine and mask, lucky you. Welcome to the club. You're probably feeling uneasy right about now...reactions1comment
Sleep Apnea CPAP Pillow Kit Giveaway!...This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! March 20 is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day! Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is...reactions1comment
My Experience With MADs (Part 2): Pros and Cons...As I wrote about in an earlier installment, I used an oral appliance called a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for several years...reactions6comments
The Ups and Downs of Using CPAP Therapy: 2nd Sleep Disorders In America Survey Results...Getting a sleep apnea diagnosis can mean finally getting answers to questions like why do I wake up feeling tired? Why am...reactionscomments
Tips for a Less Stressful Sleep Apnea Surgery...Surgery is scary. There are so many different factors that can determine the outcome. So what can we do to feel more...reactions2comments
Breaking: FDA Authorizes Philips to Fix PAP Devices Through Class I Recall...If the CPAP or Bilevel PAP machine you use was recalled this June and you have been waiting in frustration for a...reactionscomments
3 Tips for Sleepers Who Move Throughout the Night...Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome make sleeping hard to where it feels almost impossible sometimes. Even with those 3 issues...reactionscomments
Why CPAP, Why?...I have been using my CPAP for about 5 years now. A couple of years ago, I had some hassles with getting...reactions1comment
The Joys of a Good Durable Medical Equipment Supplier...I have recently returned to my sleep specialist after a long hiatus. I don’t recommend taking a hiatus from any doctor, especially...reactions7comments
