Decades Without Sleep...I have snored for the last twenty-five years. I have been chronically fatigued and my nerves have been frayed. I tried CPAP many years ago and the machines did not...reactions2comments
REM Sleep Disorder...I had a sleep study after hitting walls and kicking and screaming. I have a REM sleep disorder and am trying a CPAP for mild apnea but enough that I...reactions2comments
My Sleep Apnea Story...I had been seeing a cardiopulmonary doctor for about 15 years. He retired and I had to find another one. When I first saw the new doctor he sent me...reactions6comments
Sleep Apnea and Mental Health...It is no secret sleep apnea can cause people to have a bad night's sleep. If it stopped at a bad night's sleep, it may not be a big deal...reactions1comment
Always Tired...I was diagnosed with OSA about 10 to 15 years ago. I had struggled for many years prior. My C-PAP was difficult to adjust to at first, but has made...reactions4comments
Traveling With Your CPAP...Traveling with your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine doesn’t have to be hard, but it does need to be done. Not sure if you really want to drag your...reactions2comments
What Does a Sleep Technologist Do?...You would be surprised at how many people think that all a sleep tech does is slap some wires on a patient and then just sit there, watching people sleep...reactionscomments
Sleep Tests 101: PAP Titration and the Home Study...Welcome to Part 2 of every kind of sleep test. In Part 1, I covered 1 type of sleep test: the polysomnography (PSG). In this part, I will cover the...reactions1comment
Talking to Your Doctor About Your Sleep...Since sleep apnea is not necessarily a progressive disease or a disease that changes too quickly in most individuals, I often think about how often I should see my doctor...reactions1comment
Silence of the Lambs: Sleeping Alongside Sleep Apnea...My husband has sleep apnea. He has both central sleep apneas (CSA) and obstructive sleep apneas (OSA). When he had his sleep study done, it showed 95 apneas per hour...reactions1comment
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Biweekly Newsletter...Do you want more information about sleep apnea? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by this condition? If you answered “yes” to...reactionscomments
Favorite Mask...I have had sleep apnea for about 10 years: I have been on a bipap the whole time--- my favorite mask is the nasal pillows; my spouse is also on...reactions1replyCPAP
Weight Loss...I've lost 40lbs. Should I be retested and is there a possibility I might be able to do away with the mask all together?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
How Do You Know When It's Time to Change Your CPAP Supplies?...For many, just using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a challenge. For others, the mask may fit, and the pressure may be good as Goldilocks (“just right”). Still, in...reactions1comment
Tips for Better Sleep...When it comes to sleep apnea, getting a good night's sleep can be a pain. Before diagnosis, I don’t think there was any way I had a good night's sleep...reactions1comment
I use a SoClean daily and usually wipe down my pillows mask with alcohol pads at night. After each day's cleaning I leave both the SoClean machine and my water......reactions1replyCPAP Cleaning
I have sleep apnea, but am unable to use the cpap because have also lost both upper lung lobes to lung cancer. Even on the lowest setting, I have a......reactions5repliesCPAP
Nightly Events Issues...My events counts are inconsistant going from as low as .6/hr one night to 7.5 the next night, despite no noticeable change in the equipment or my routine from night...reactions2repliesCPAP
