5 Things I Learned From the 2020 Olympics...These past few weeks watching the 2020 Olympics have been such an eye-opener for me. The sheer physical strength and determination of...reactions1comment
Even Just Losing 10 Percent of Body Weight Can Reduce Sleep Apnea Severity...When I worked as a sleep technologist, I sent home patients with paperwork following their sleep studies that included informational sheets and...reactions2comments
Test Your Knowledge! How Much Do You Know About Sleep Apnea?...Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder related to breathing. While the effects on breathing occur during sleep, the effects on...reactionscomments
How I Was Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes...Years before being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, I was struggling with blood sugar problems. Although I wasn't diabetic nor insulin resistant...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Life Before a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis...Prior to meeting my wife, I had no idea I had sleep apnea. Either people didn’t tell me I was pretending to...reactionscomments
Naps With Sleep Apnea...Having a sleep disorder probably means you have issues with getting a good night's sleep. Even with a CPAP or other therapy...reactionscomments
Adventures in a Sleep Study...How many of us remember thinking everything was OK? That the sleep we got was good enough. Yeah, maybe I was a...reactionscomments
I Took My CPAP on an Adventure...Normally sleeping with a CPAP is a private affair. Until I decided to take it on a 6-month long cruise halfway across...reactions2comments
Oral-Only CPAP Mask Sounded Perfect for Me...Part of my journey with sleep apnea has been to fix issues that were created when I had a cyst biopsy done...reactions1comment
My CPAP Adventure! Starting, Stopping, and Starting Again...In the beginning... When I first got my CPAP machine, I was thrilled at the thought of getting a good night’s sleep...reactionscomments
Vashanti Ganesh...Vashanti has suffered with sleep apnea since her teenage years, but wasn't diagnosed until her late 30's. She has been using CPAP...
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
4 Common Misconceptions About Sleep Apnea...If someone says "sleep apnea," what is the first thing that pops into your head? Most people think of a condition characterized...reactions1comment
Always Tired...After being diagnosed with Lupus, I was sent for a sleep study because of my snoring and always being tired. When I...reactions4comments
Sally Farrier...After feeling tired most of the time for about a year, and with my blood pressure problems getting worse, I decided to...
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Everyone’s Experience Is Different, and That’s OK...Recently, a moderator on the Health Union Sleep Apnea Facebook Page asked readers a question: How long did it take you to...reactions1comment
Tips for Choosing the Right Sleep Center...Has your doctor decided you need a sleep study for your sleep disorder? Are you not sure about where you should go?...reactionscomments
Quitting Smoking Can Help With Sleep...Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the best ways someone can help improve their sleep. This may be because smoking is...
SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net Celebrates 1 Year!...Happy 1-year anniversary to our community! SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net launched in June 2020, and it has been an amazing ride. None of this would...reactions1comment
