The Good and Bad of Nasal Pillows...I am going to start off by saying I love my nasal pillows. For me, they are so much better than a mask. Naturally, we all have our reasons why...reactions5comments
Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?...One of the biggest misconceptions is that sleep apnea is only for overweight adult males. The fact is that sleep apnea can affect all ages, including children. I have worked...reactionscomments
Your Persistent Dry Mouth May Not Be CPAP Related...Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and masks are frequently the first go-to culprit in everyone’s mind for why they have such a dry mouth. It’s a good place to start...reactions3comments
Can MMA Knock Out Sleep Apnea?...I have found very few treatments for sleep apnea that can be considered true cures. CPAPs, mandibular advancement devices, and Inspire implants all work as long as you wear them or...reactions2comments
Mask liners ...Has any one used these and if so do they help with leaks? Thanks Cheryl...reactions4replies
annoying noise from CPap...Hello, After 9 months of trying different masks, I am still struggling to find the best one for me. I am a mouth breather so have tried a few different...reactions10repliesBed PartnerCPAP
Things to Consider When Traveling with a CPAP...It’s been some time since I have traveled anywhere with an overnight stay. You see, I have severe allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and numerous other health...reactionscomments
Years I’ve Snored...For many years I’ve snored. From the time as a child, I’d go to sleepovers and would always be the first one out cold snoring my head off. As I’ve...reactions2comments
Community Views: The Hardest Thing About Sleeping With CPAP...Learning to comfortably sleep with a mask on your face is no easy task. However, for many people, CPAP is truly the best and often only solution to sleep apnea...reactionscomments
Bloating anyone? Drooling?...Hi, I’m diagnosed with sleep apnea abt 4 months ago. Cpap is ok but I need full face. I have tried taping my lips which is working much better. I...reactions3replies
Most Common Mistakes When Starting CPAP Therapy...It’s going to be easy! I wish I had realized in the beginning that it was going to take time to adjust to therapy. I started off thinking it was...reactions2comments
What’s the Best Day to Have a Sleep Study?...What’s the best day to have a sleep study? As a sleep technologist, I would argue Monday through Thursday would be the best. Why? Because I am human and I...reactionscomments
Stuffy Nose With a CPAP and What I Do About It...Getting used to sleeping with a mask on your face is difficult in itself. But, what about when you are sick or when you have a head cold? What helps...reactions9comments
When It Comes to Your Mask, a Lot of Things Matter...The mask is the one thing that everyone will tell you makes the biggest difference in how successful someone is using their positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Even with the...reactions3comments
Traveling With a CPAP...What tips and advice would you have about traveling with a CPAP? Do you own a travel CPAP or just bring the one you normally use?...reactions13repliesTravelCPAP
Tongue Twisters - My Journey With Myofunctional Therapy...I became interested in myofunctional therapy when I discovered it could help with sleep apnea. My sleep apnea was diagnosed 12 years ago and I have been using a CPAP...reactions1comment
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to CPAP?...Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are one of the most common treatments for sleep apnea. While CPAP can be very effective, some people find them hard to get used...reactions14comments
Years of Snoring...For many years I have listened to my dad, the buzz saw! My brother flapping his lips and me grinding wood. This was every night back in the 1970s! One...reactions2comments
Changes in My Health...After a number of years with sleep apnea, I've made peace with my CPAP. When I am ready to go to sleep, it’s comforting to put my CPAP mask on...reactionscomments
What Advocacy Means to Me...I have always been an advocate throughout my life. I have grown accustomed to speaking up for those not often heard. It is what I have been dedicating my life...reactions3comments
