I Don’t Snore But You Sure Do: A Case of He Said She Said...I spent a lot of time trying to convince my husband that he snored. I would frequently wake him up and tell him to roll over. Inevitably he would say...reactions2comments
Where Did My Mask Go This Time!?...A few years back, when I first got my CPAP machine – along with all the other stuff of getting used to using it – I was trying to figure...reactions1comment
3 Habits for Better Sleep...There's an old business adage that says, “Begin with the end in mind.” In other words, figure out your goal and develop habits to accomplish that goal. You've applied this...reactions1comment
Sleeping in Strange Places With a CPAP Machine...Using a CPAP machine is one thing when you're at home. Now, most machines are not necessarily big and bulky, and if your machine is like mine, it came with...reactions3comments
Anxiety and CPAP...A very common problem I have when working in the sleep lab is dealing with anxious patients. It doesn't take much of an imagination to conclude what will happen when...reactions5comments
New Statement About Sleep Apnea in Kids and Teens Released by the AHA...Last August, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new scientific statement that summarized what’s known about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-disordered breathing concerns in our youngest population:...reactionscomments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better Sleep...There is a belief that your marriage is in trouble if you sleep in separate beds or rooms but, that is not always the case. I know it certainly is...reactions1comment
Separate Bedrooms for Better Sleep?...Do you and your partner sleep in separate bedrooms? How does sleeping separately impact each person's sleep?...reactions2repliesBed Partner
Tracking Your Sleep With CPAP...This past year I got my first new CPAP in over 15 years. How much change can happen in 15 years? I found out that it’s a lot. My new...reactions3comments
Tracking Sleep: How do you use your sleep data?...Do you review data about your sleep? Do you find the data useful? Does your doctor discuss your sleep data with you?...reactions4repliesCPAPHealthcare Team
Managing Insomnia With Sleep Apnea...Having sleep apnea is bad enough. Just trying to get those 4 hours in that are required can be a daunting task sometimes! Not to mention the entire 7 1/2...reactionscomments
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 replacement, there is some potentially good news on...reactionscomments
Sleeping Through the Marathon...Sleep disorders encompass many conditions, including narcolepsy type 1 and type 2 (N1 and N2), idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA), restless legs syndrome (RLS)...reactions1comment
The Best Intentions With CPAP (And When They Don't Work Out)...In pretty much all of my articles, I encourage those of us who use a CPAP machine to use them on a nightly basis. And in this article, I will...reactionscomments
Caffeine: My Favorite Nemesis...Editor's note: This article was written by Carin Lefkowitz and originally appeared on our sister site, Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. I’ve loved coffee my whole life. It’s normal for children to drink coffee...reactionscomments
The CPAP Hose: Unsung Link to Sleep Apnea Therapy...As a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user, I’m always concerned about my machine’s functionality. It’s an expensive investment in my health. I strive to transport it safely, use its...reactions4comments
Might go for surgery using inspire...Can’t do cpap anymore. Not a candidate for dental apparatus since have too many teeth missing and have severe sleep apnea. Has anyone tried this ? Are you thinking of...reactions8repliesSurgeryAwarenessCPAPOral DevicesTips & Advice
Missing Out Because of Sleep Apnea...One thing people without sleep apnea don’t have to worry about is missing out on certain experiences in life. When sleeping is restricted to a machine and a power source...reactions1comment
Morning and Evening Routines for Better Sleep and Productivity...Five years ago, I would have told you I'm not a morning person. But that changed when I started CPAP therapy. All of a sudden, I was sleeping better and...reactionscomments
Ray Li...When Ray Li was 10, she started experiencing restless legs syndrome (RLS) and fibromyalgia symptoms. This was soon followed up with sleep issues. Her Mom just thought it was part...