Sleep Apnea Frequently Asked Questions...Millions of people are living with sleep apnea. Whether you have sleep apnea or know someone who does, here is a guide to the basics. Sleep apnea is a common...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Know About Excessive Daytime Sleepiness...Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the urge to sleep when you normally expect to be awake and alert. This condition is measured with these methods: Sometimes people mistake excessive daytime...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
CPAP Masks Are Just Like Shoes...CPAP masks are just like shoes. You need to find one that is comfortable. How many of you have shoes in your closet that you bought but have never worn...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Matthew Horsnell...Matthew was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Matthew Horsnell is a person having narcolepsy with cataplexy, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome. He received his narcolepsy with cataplexy and...
Not All Water Is the Same When It Comes to CPAP...Two years ago, I went on a 10-day business trip to Arizona. I packed my CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, something I normally do when I travel. The plan...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can CPAP Improve Cognition and Daytime Sleepiness in Older Adults?...Sleep-related disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common ailments that many people live with. As we age, OSA becomes more and more common and impacts a large number of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sometimes You Don't Feel Better With CPAP Treatment...It is so hard to say this. It's not a fun thing to tell people. But, sometimes I do have to tell people, because it's the truth: sometimes continuous positive...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Christopher Gehrke...Chris was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Chris lives in Strawberry Plains, TN, and was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2012. He was made aware of his snoring and apneic...
Genna Nielsen, RRT...Genna Nielsen lives in Buffalo, New York with her husband and son. She has been a Respiratory Therapist for over 10 years working in the sleep field. Being diagnosed with...
Amber Blackburn...Amber was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Amber Blackburn is a Registered Nurse turned blogger and patient advocate for those with chronic illnesses. She was forced to leave the workforce...
My Experience With MADs (Part 2): Pros and Cons...As I wrote about in an earlier installment, I used an oral appliance called a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for several years. By pulling my lower jaw forward, it expanded...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Matt Gentry...Matt is a sleep advocate, who's been living with a sitting disability since 2011. He chose to have weight-loss surgery in 2013, as well as a spinal fusion the same...
My Experience With MADs (Part 1): Starting Out...When I first received my sleep apnea diagnosis, I was a bit indifferent, to be honest. I had yet to understand the profound impact that sleep apnea was actually having...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Trust Your CPAP During Allergy Season...These days, I’m wiping down everything outside my house. Doorknobs, windowsills, planter pots, car windows… But trust me, I’m no germaphobe. It’s the tree pollen! Not that I should expect...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Will Insurance Cover My Sleep Apnea Treatment?...If you have sleep apnea, will insurance cover your treatment? Sleep apnea is a disorder in which you briefly stop breathing over and over during sleep. In the most common...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Janet Plank...Janet was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. I was an EMT-I and working ambulance for numerous years before health changed things. First, I was diagnosed with adult asthma and allergies...
Simone Yemm...When Simone was young, she thought she knew who she was. Now she has no idea. She spent more than three decades teaching and performing the flute before transitioning into...
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with sleep apnea. New here? We invite you to explore...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stacy Erickson Edwards...Stacy was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Stacy Erickson Edwards is a sleep disorders advocate living in Seattle with her husband, young son and two cats. She was diagnosed with...
