Sleep Environment Tips for Better Sleep...I have found focusing on what I can control with sleep apnea to be enormously helpful. Your sleep environment makes a big difference to how well you sleep and you...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 get used to sleeping with a CPAP? I...reactions1comment
Troubleshooting Common CPAP Tube and Machine Issues...When first starting out on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, there are so many things you need to learn. It’s common to run into issues, including how to fix...reactionscomments
Not a Behavior Issue...My children are 16 and 14 now, but when my sons were little, they were an extreme handful. Most parents would agree that 2 boys are busy, yet two within...reactionscomments
Cleaning My CPAP...Cleaning your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine properly is vital for maintaining the equipment and using it safely. In this video, I demonstrate how I disassemble and clean my...reactionscomments
Double Whammy: Sleep Apnea and Insomnia...Having some difficulty falling asleep is pretty common and may fluctuate throughout your lifetime. This can be especially true during times of increased stress and anxiety. COVID-19 may have been...reactionscomments
Mouth Taping and Sleep Apnea: What to Know Before Trying...Noses play an important role in our respiratory system because they work to protect our airways and lungs. The nose warms, humidifies, and even filters the air we breathe in...reactions2comments
Travels With CPAP: Making the Best of the TSA Line...I’ve used positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for my moderate obstructive sleep apnea for over 3 years now. In that time, I’ve traveled by plane from Seattle to Phoenix, Philadelphia, Honolulu/Lihue...reactions10comments
Managing Daytime Fatigue...Despite having my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and adequate sleep most nights, I do still suffer from daytime fatigue. I have recently seen a sleep specialist and found...reactions9comments
How Can I Have Sleep Apnea When I Am Not Overweight?...There is a common misconception that sleep apnea is solely due to weight issues. Though your weight can be a contributing issue, it is not the only thing involved with...reactions9comments
A Long Road...My story began over 20 yrs ago when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was told I had to wear a "space mask". The therapist that did the test...reactions5comments
Why Someone Might Need More Than One Sleep Study...If you are like me, I think you’ll agree with the next statement: If you do something hard, difficult, or challenging and then have to repeat it, it will cause...reactions5comments
Major Complaint...I’ve used a CPAP for several years and my major complaint is how it dries out my eyes, mouth, and nasal passage. I’ve tried several ways to alleviate the problem...reactions14repliesCPAP
My Sleep Apnea Story...First off, finding out that I had sleep apnea was a really LIFE-CHANGING wake-up call. After my cardiac doctor told me I was suffering from cardiac AFib, she suggested I...reactions2comments
Can Mouth Breathers Overcome CPAP Mask Leak?...Mouth breathing can lead to multiple health problems. It can also creates challenges for people using PAP therapy. How might these folks overcome this treatment obstacle? Anatomically speaking, nasal breathing...reactions7comments
Inspire: New Hope Beyond the CPAP...I have been a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user for 12 years and, for the most part, my life is vastly improved now that my sleep apnea is being...reactions3comments
Nessie...Nessie is a scientist in the biopharmaceutical industry and a mother of two teenage boys. She graduated from Youngstown State University (Ohio) with a Master’s and Bachelor’s of Science in...
Sleep Apnea and College: Being Diagnosed at 20 Years Old...I had my suspicions that I had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for a while, but I kept putting the thoughts out of my mind. I thought to myself, “It’s just...reactions2comments
A Long time With No Sleep...I am a retired nurse and thought I may have sleep apnea but didn't take time to check. About a year ago, I did the test and I have it...reactions3comments
Meaghan Kennedy...Meaghan Kennedy is a 27-year old from New Jersey. She was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea during her undergraduate college experience. She was continuously falling asleep in her classes and...
