How I Manage My Health With Sleep Apnea...Sleep apnea can take a toll on your overall health. If it goes undiagnosed, you can suffer from sleep problems, lethargy, and...reactions1comment
Adjusting to Using a CPAP...Arguably, one of the worst parts of having sleep apnea is having to wear a CPAP every night for the rest of...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea Surgery: Afraid of Pain Killers?...When I had my sleep apnea surgery, my adenoids, tonsils, and uvula were taken out. Needless to say, my throat felt pretty...reactions1comment
Nighttime Routines...If you are like me, you are someone who enjoys routines. Before my sleep apnea diagnosis, I was someone who always watched...reactions1comment
SoClean Files Suit Against PAP Maker Philips...By now, you've likely heard that the CPAP manufacturing company, Philips, has recalled millions of its sleep-breathing devices due to potential problems...reactionscomments
Seeing the Effects of CPAP Treatment...When I first started using my CPAP, I had limited expectations. All I really wanted the machine to do was help me...reactions1comment
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
