Humidifier stuck in cpap ...Hi, my cpap was shipped to me and the humidifier is stuck in cpap. I live alone so no help. Can't use it until I get it out. Also, how...reactions6repliesCPAP
Why I Think CPAP Is Easy...In my article, Taking Sleep Apnea Seriously, I made the following comment: We are lucky that there is a relatively easy treatment. This comment is about receiving a sleep apnea...reactions2comments
Book Review: Hacking Sleep Apnea...If you’re like most people, you seek out information upon receiving a new diagnosis. A typical effort might start with a Google search. If and when that becomes lacking, people...reactions2comments
What Is the Difference Between CPAP Therapy and Oxygen Therapy?...If you or your partner has sleep apnea, you know that snoring, choking, and pauses in breathing can severely disrupt sleep. However, these problems can lead to much more than...reactions1comment
Alida Davis Abdullah...Alida Davis Abdullah is a wife, mother of four, and K-12 educator that has served in numerous educational capacities and settings over the past 20 years. She earned her bachelor’s...
My Experience With Treating Sleep Apnea in Canada...We Canadians consider health care a right and not a privilege. In fact, some of my American friends consider Canadian healthcare to be a mythical unicorn. According to the Government...reactions1comment
What Supplies Should You Bring to a Sleep Study If You Are Already on CPAP?...Have you ever received conflicting reports? You talked with this person who said that, but then someone else from the same establishment tells you to do something else, and you...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 your sleep specialist. I now have a new...reactions7comments
Comparing 2 Types of CPAP Masks: Likes and Dislikes...I have used a CPAP mask for a few years now. There are good and bad things about both types of masks I have used, so I thought I would...reactionscomments
CPAP Tips...Are there any tips you would like to share with the community about getting used to a CPAP?...reactions2repliesCPAP
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 do that seems easier to do than counting...reactionscomments
Managing Other Medical Problems and Sleep Apnea...It has only been about 3 months that I have been using my CPAP machine on an average of 6.5 to 7.5 hours a night. But the difference it has...reactions1comment
Expanding Your Horizons...For most people, their route to sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment involves seeing a general practitioner (GP) or primary care physician (PCP) and being referred to a sleep specialist. Indeed...reactionscomments
Introducing Ray, That's Me!...Hello, I'm Ray, a 34-year-old with a complicated body. I live with endometriosis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, restless legs syndrome (RLS), central sleep apnea*, and hyperthyroidism. The doctors are currently...reactions2comments
How to Convince a Loved One to Take a Sleep Study...Congratulations, you've been treating your sleep apnea for a while now and are feeling amazing. Now you're convinced everyone around you has sleep apnea and they need a CPAP or...reactions1comment
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity: A Closer Look...A lot of folks with a milder case of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) wonder if it’s worth treating. Does severity matter? And do the symptoms, treatments, and risk factors differ...reactions4comments
Taking Sleep Apnea Seriously...Sleep is one of those things that's funny. Some people try to create this tough, macho approach that sleep isn't necessary. Just type in the benefits of sleep and you'll...reactions3comments
CPAP Is Uncomfortable...My story begins 2010 a year after my husband and I got married. My husband was getting up at all hours of the night cause I kept waking him up...reactions2repliesCPAP