Sally Farrier...After feeling tired most of the time for about a year, and with my blood pressure problems getting worse, I decided to...
Through the Eyes of a Sleep Tech...I have been a sleep technologist for more than 11 years. I think I have performed more than 2,000 sleep studies. Yet...reactions1comment
Have you ever tried positional therapy?...It’s estimated that more than half of all cases of OSA are “position dependent,” meaning the severity of apneas significantly changes depending...reactions4repliesSleep Position
Accidental Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea Changed My Life...My sleep apnea was discovered by accident. I had never heard of it; I was 19 and had migraines that started when...reactionscomments
Lesser-Known Problems Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea...Growing up, my dad had sleep apnea. Getting to sleep before he got to bed was important, or you would not get...reactionscomments
Debunking Misconceptions About Sleep Apnea...I wish I had a dollar for every healthcare professional who has looked at me and said, "You don’t look like you...reactions5comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Is Teeth Grinding a Sign of Sleep Apnea?...People are often surprised to learn that their dentist suspects they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It seems far-fetched that a routine...reactions1comment
Traveling With Sleep Apnea...Sleep apnea is a very easy condition for most people to treat, especially when you are in your own bed at home...reactions6comments
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
Do I Have to Use My CPAP Humidifier?...Users of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines know the drill — 4 steps every night: Did you know... Once upon a...reactions4comments
Sleep Apnea in the Media...Whether we believe it or not, sleep apnea has been stigmatized in the media and in our personal minds ever since we...reactionscomments
Philips medical Device Recall...Has anyone had their device recalled? I did not receive notification, but found out it was recalled after seeing on FaceBook the...reactions2repliesAwareness
3 Weeks of Using My New Full Face Mask and All the Expectations I Had Were Wrong...I found a new full-face mask that goes under my nose and alleviates the pain and pressure from other full-face masks on...reactions3comments
How I Thought to Ask About My Kids’ Sleep Apnea...Social media is a common villain these days. Truth be told, it does cause a lot of distraction, fear of missing out...reactionscomments
anyone with experience with a dental appliance ...please let me know the pro and con of the dental appliance and read that medicare will pay for it...reactions7replies
My First New CPAP in 15 Years...If you’ve been following along, my CPAP of 15 years died in September 2020. After a long process of renting a CPAP...reactions5comments
The Most Difficult Part of OSA for Me...I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in my early 20s during my undergraduate degree. For those who have read my previous...reactions1comment
Sleep Apnea and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Hospital CPAP Issues...Recently, I had the misfortune of spending a few nights in the world's most expensive hotel. This may not sound like a...reactions1comment