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...
The Dreaming of Beauty Sleep...I didn’t even know what sleep apnea was let alone suspect that I might have it. It’s true I was always exhausted upon waking and had a hard time believing...reactions2comments
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
