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
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Sleep Apnea Story...“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard people say this quite often in the sleep...reactionscomments
Trial and Error With CPAP Masks...I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for more than 20 years. At that time I’ve had many different masks. The first machine and equipment were given to me by...reactions9comments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea...Untreated sleep apnea can make mornings – and much of the day – a struggle. Getting diagnosed is a powerful first step, but it can leave some people wondering what...reactions1comment
Sleep Tests 101: Polysomnography...I hope for your sake you haven’t been through every type of sleep test. I haven’t been through one yet, which multiple patients have told me I should before conducting...reactions1comment
Sleep Apnea and Its Consequences...He snores. Do you give him a nudge so that he rolls over and quits snoring? She snorts with her snores. Do you shake her shoulder a bit and ask...reactionscomments
Tips for Choosing the Right CPAP Mask...When I was first diagnosed with sleep apnea, I had to go to a medical supply store to pick up my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and try out...reactionscomments
