If you had a time machine......If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self about living with sleep apnea?...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
packing Cpap...I take my Cpap where ever I go. It is considered a medical device, therefore it is a free carry-on when flying. I also carry an 8' extension cord because...reactions3repliesTravelTips & AdviceCPAP
The Influence of City Life on Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment...This article is second in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who live in rural areas face a number of access barriers that prevent...reactionscomments
Insurance Roadblocks...Has anyone had any issues with their insurance provider over coverage of a sleep study or sleep apnea treatment?...reactions2repliesInsurance & DisabilitySleep StudyTreatment
Preferences of a Sleep Tech (Part 1): Beards, Caffeine, and More...If you’ve read my sleep articles, you know I write from a healthcare perspective. As any healthcare worker knows, there’s a need to be constantly adapting since many situations are...reactions3comments
Explaining Sleep Apnea to Family...Sleep apnea seems like a pretty simple condition to explain, but there are certain aspects that will help you explain it better to your family, so they fully understand the...reactionscomments
To Nap or Not to Nap......I have talked to so many people with sleep apnea who found their life changed completely when they started CPAP treatment. For others, myself included, it’s not such a magic...reactions3comments
Why Are You Back Again?...Once, while I was walking out of the sleep lab with a patient, I joked, “I hope I never run into you in your line of work.” This gentleman is...reactions2comments
Living in the Country Can Make It Hard to Test and Treat Sleep Apnea...You’ll hear the term, “barriers to healthcare access,” more and more these days as research examines the patient-provider disconnect. Many factors determine one’s access to healthcare. Geography, for example. It...reactionscomments
Do you have any trouble accessing sleep apnea care because of where you live?...Does anyone find that their environment (rural, urban, suburban) makes it more difficult to access sleep apnea testing or treatment? Maybe getting supplies is less reliable? Or there are fewer...reactions4repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamTreatment
Night and Day: How I’m Feeling Since Being on CPAP Therapy...The comparison of how I’m feeling now since starting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is like night and day. I wish I had started on CPAP therapy years ago...reactionscomments
Packing Tips for Traveling With CPAP...Does anyone else dread having to pack for an upcoming trip? I create a tornado effect in my room and closet whenever I have to pack to go somewhere. Finding...reactions4comments
Home sleep study...Has anyone here had a home sleep study? What was it like? Were you able to get a diagnosis just through that study?...reactions11repliesNewly DiagnosedSleep StudyDiagnosis
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?...The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even more issues at bedtime. Does asthma have a relationship to sleep breathing disorders like obstructive...reactionscomments
Why I Regularly Talk to My Doctor About My Sleep Apnea...How often does sleep apnea come up in discussions with your doctor? Do you feel it's important to talk about it with them? Taking care of your health should always...reactionscomments
The Ideal Conversation...One issue that a lot of us suffer from is white coat syndrome when it comes to conversations with doctors. There are a few issues that can cause this. One...reactionscomments
How to Conquer CPAP Leaks: Tips and Tricks...Any new positive airway pressure (PAP) user goes through a series of steps. After meeting with a specialist and getting your diagnosis confirmed, you must learn to use your new...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
Central Sleep Apnea...Does anyone here have central sleep apnea? What has been your experience with being diagnosed and treating CSA?...reactions6repliesCentral Sleep ApneaTreatment
Brittany Washington...Brittany is a 2010 alumna of St. Ambrose University. She is a wife, mother, blogger, and owner/creator of My Beautiful Fluff., a body-positive, plus-size brand that celebrates the beauty of...
