How Do You Define a Good Night's Sleep?...What does it mean when you say you had a great night of sleep? I think that this question can be different...reactions1comment
Planning Ahead With Sleep Apnea: Surgery and Storms...On December 6th, 2021, I had surgery. Upon getting to the hospital that morning, while meeting with the anesthesiologist, I told him...reactions1comment
Tips for Battling Fatigue...Having sleep apnea can make you tired if left untreated. Or maybe you accidentally knocked your mask off during the middle of...reactions8comments
Recall Aftermath: Considering CPAP Alternatives...In the summer, Philips announced a huge recall of an estimated 3 to 4 million of their CPAP machines globally. As a...reactions9comments
How to Travel With Your CPAP...Traveling can be stressful, but it’s even more complicated if you have sleep apnea. This guide contains some tips that have helped...reactionscomments
My Journey With Surgery for Sleep Apnea...Surgery is never fun. I’ve never heard anyone say, “Oh boy, I can’t wait for my surgery tomorrow!” The only thing that...reactions6comments
Chronic Fatigue and Me...Chronic fatigue is something many people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience due to not being able to sleep properly...reactions1comment
My Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment Story...Hello everyone, my name is Katelynn, and this is my first article for the sleep apnea community. Since it’s my first article...reactionscomments
The Importance of Pillows...I think everyone, whether they have sleep apnea or not, struggles to find the right pillow for their own body's needs. Would...reactions1comment
Gift Ideas for CPAP Users...How many t-shirts, sweaters, or socks can one person reasonably use? When I think back to past holidays, I recall receiving more gifts...reactionscomments
Janet Plank...Janet was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. I was an EMT-I and working ambulance for numerous years before health changed things. First...
Sleep Apnea and the Holidays...Have you heard of sleep apnea? This sleep disorder causes a person to stop breathing when sleeping. Sometimes a person will stop...reactions1comment
The Most Wonderful Time of Year...The lyrics of Andy Williams' song make me wonder. I'm no grinch, but the holiday season can also be a stressful and...reactionscomments
Katelynn Bauer...Katelynn Bauer was diagnosed with sleep apnea when she was about 16 years old after being tired constantly. She was referred to...
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea - Common Bedfellows...I used to consider every problem with my sleep as being related to my sleep apnea. It never really occurred to me...reactions4comments
Brian Lamacraft...Brian was diagnosed with sleep apnea five years ago. He initially didn’t know how to handle his sleep apnea but has come...
Exercise and Obstructive Sleep Apnea...Over the last few weeks, I have noticed a difference in my sleep on the days I get more exercise. I seem...reactionscomments
18 Journal Prompts for Bedtime...In my previous article, "Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?" I talked about the benefits of journaling before bed to help make falling...reactionscomments
Giving Thanks...The older I get, the faster time seems to move. I joke about how fast the summer goes every year. Memorial Day to...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and Autoimmune Diseases: Is There a Link?...Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system mistakes healthy tissue for invaders like viruses or germs. Sleep apnea is not...reactionscomments
