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
Accepting Our Diagnosis...Accepting any type of diagnosis can be a difficult task. Everyone wishes to go through life without any major medical diagnoses. Unfortunately...reactions6comments
Coping without a machine...Hi everyone, I'm new here. I was recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, averaging around 27 breathing disturbances an hour. For the longest...reactions6repliesCopingTips & AdviceTreatment
The Stigma of Sleep Apnea...While most people don't even think about stigma being associated with sleep apnea, there is. Kind of like a scratch – everybody...reactions1comment
Changing masks?...G'day, I've been using a CPAP for the last 10 years, same machine, same mask. If you change the type of mask...reactions1replyCPAP
Finding the Right Temperature for a Good Night’s Sleep...I always wonder, does anyone really like waking up in the middle of the night sweating? I know I don’t. I have spinal...reactions2comments
Stopping and Starting: A Never-Ending Cycle With CPAP...Using the CPAP is hard, and for me, it's always been a start-and-stop process throughout the years. When talking to my sleep...reactions3comments
What You Need to Know About Drowsy Driving and Sleep Apnea...Drowsy driving is the act of driving while feeling sleepy. It leads to decreased attention and decreased reaction times. It can even...reactions1comment
Let’s Talk Masks ...If you've seen any of my previous articles you know I recently went back to my sleep doctor for the first time...reactions8comments
Do I have sleep apnea?...I've been having chronic insomnia for 6 years. I live in Bosnia (f..d up country,where doctors are too lazy and in whole...reactions12repliesSnoringCPAPSleep Study
Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?...I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with journaling all my life. It all started in elementary school when my mom bought me...reactions2comments
And My Sleep Study Results Are In...Last year, due to an issue with my breathing not always being autonomic, I was sent for a sleep study to see...reactions6comments
Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Snore? You Might Have Sleep Apnea...A 2021 review looked at 8 studies examining the medical records of over 37,000 patients. The review confirmed what doctors have suspected...reactions2comments
The Difference Between Sleep and Restful Sleep...There is a difference between sleep and restful sleep. To me, sleep means I laid down for a little while (or for...reactions5comments
CPAP Mask and Equipment Cleaners: What Is Best?...In my opinion, the absolute best cleaner for your mask and tubing is plain, mild soap and water. When it comes to...reactions2comments
My partner's sleep apnea is ruining our lives...My partner has SA. He works incredibly long hours and is not at home that much but when he is, he is...reactions3repliesBed Partner
Tips for falling asleep?...I use my CPAP every night, but sometimes I have trouble falling asleep because I can't shut my mind off. Any tips...reactions1replyTips & Advice
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...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...reactions2comments
