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...Much of the discussion about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) focuses not just on the diagnosis, but its treatment options. While positive airway pressure (PAP) may be considered the “gold standard”...

...If you’ve been following my journey, I left off with receiving my new machine. Now it’s time to start using it. I was in my early 20s at this time. Let...

...At SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are celebrating both Sleep Awareness Week beginning on March 14 and Sleep Apnea Day on March 20 by spreading awareness of sleep apnea and hosting a giveaway...

..."I don't have sleep apnea." How many times have I heard that? How about you? Have you heard others say, “I don’t have sleep apnea"? Years ago, I remember my...

...In the sleep center, there’s a portion of the sleep study we call "the desensitization." This process is where I, or the technician doing the test, will fit you with...

...Like most people, I think about going to the dentist when I need my teeth cleaned. I never realized that a dentist could be helpful in treating sleep apnea, until...

...Oh my! It’s bedtime and all of a sudden, the power goes out. Your cell phone is charged, so you have your alarm clock for the morning. You have a...

...It seems there should be no downside to having a big heart. Compassion and love are widely embraced qualities in all cultures. However, when it comes to the physical properties...

...Who knew I would have issues with claustrophobia when I started my PAP (positive airway pressure) journey? Certainly not me. I was somewhat familiar with the equipment having worked in...

...I feel so lucky to have received my sleep apnea diagnosis and prescribed my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at such a young age. I was in my early...

...Becoming a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user means you will at some point have a mask issue. I’ll take you through my most common mask issues and how I’ve...

...Seeing a sleep doctor at the big clinic was so surprising. My turn was next. I wasn’t in a hurry. Thankfully, I was able to drop off my CPAP machine...

...Once you’re diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you’ll be prescribed treatment – most likely a form of positive airway pressure (PAP). PAP includes a machine with tubing, a humidifier...

...Complementary therapies can be explained as follows: “If a non-mainstream practice is used together with conventional medicine, it’s considered 'complementary.'”  In my case, I use a CPAP to treat my...

...Cleaning your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is a very important part of your daily routine. It is recommended to clean your machine every day, and for good reason...

...I remember eating dinner with part of my family and three gentlemen who would give a presentation later in the evening. As you know when there are parties who don’t...

...I was in my early 20s when I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Some of you may have read...