Treat Your Sleep Apnea if You Want Better Heart Health...Much has been made of the importance of treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to prevent chronic disease. Chief among these conditions is heart disease, a dangerous byproduct of untreated OSA...reactions5comments
Tips for Getting Used to Your New CPAP...Being diagnosed with sleep apnea and being prescribed a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure machine) to treat your condition can be overwhelming. In fact, it can feel very daunting, and...reactions1comment
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...reactionscomments
CPAP and the Common Cold...Today I wanted to talk about having a common cold and using a CPAP. If you are like me and have dealt with issues of feeling claustrophobic while getting used to...reactions1comment
An Interview With Advocate and Sleep Technologist Lisa Bond...If you have had a sleep study or been prescribed a CPAP machine, chances are you have talked with a sleep technologist. Many people are often surprised at just how...reactions3comments
A Love-Hate Relationship With My CPAP...This title speaks volumes. Love-hate with an inanimate object? Oh yes, actually. It’s alive - plug it in, turn it on, and it comes to life! If there is any...reactions2comments
Why Do Some People Have Daytime Sleepiness Even on CPAP Therapy?...A common symptom of sleep apnea is daytime sleepiness. In fact, it may be this sleepiness that is the first reason why a person sees their doctor. Once sleep apnea...reactions3comments
Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea for Women...I think my journey with sleep apnea started as a child. I wasn't diagnosed until the age of 30. I think this is because my primary symptoms were anxiety and...reactions17repliesDiagnosis
Nostril Breathing for Better Health...So many people who suffer from sleep apnea also breathe through their mouth. I have been a mouth breather since childhood. It never occurred to me to try to change...reactions6comments
Daytime Fatigue...Do you experience daytime fatigue despite treatment for sleep apnea? How do you manage fatigue throughout the day? Any tips to share?...reactions14repliesCoping
When You’re Considering Quitting: Try This!...When you are frustrated with anything or, in some cases, everything, a decision will follow. Perhaps you are wondering, what decision? A decision to press ahead or to quit. I...reactions7comments
Untreated Sleep Apnea and Its Link to Dementia...Research has confirmed a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increased risk for forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. OSA and Alzheimer’s are common comorbidities (meaning they occur...reactions7comments
How does sleep apnea affect body weight?...Obesity is often associated with sleep apnoea, while not a cause it is often an underlying symptom. How is body weight affected by stopping breathing?...reactions7repliesSymptoms
How I Felt Before CPAP Therapy...The best way I can describe how I felt before starting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is feeling hungover without drinking. I felt awful! The morning headaches, the daytime...reactions2comments
The What, When, and Why of Treatment: Results From the Inaugural Sleep Disorders In America Survey...Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in America, affecting more than 18 million people. Yet, receiving a sleep apnea diagnosis might come as a surprise. If...reactions2comments
I have been trying out masks. I often sleep with my mouth open, do I have to get a full face mask?...reactions4repliesCPAP
Just Not Sure...Well, I'm always tired. It could from my lasting effects from Chiari Malformation or my low thyroid, and sometimes from my migraine hangover. So I go to the Drs and...reactions4repliesTreatmentInsurance & Disability
Making the Most of Your CPAP Machine Comfort Settings...During your initial meeting with the sleep specialist, they typically go over the basics of how to use your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Much of the emphasis is...reactions7comments
