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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...
Aaron Nuest...Aaron was previously a health leader on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Hi my name is Aaron Nuest and I'm a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). I’ve worked as a sleep technologist for over 10...
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine Development...Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea in Women...Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which you briefly stop breathing over and over during sleep. By far, the most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It occurs...
Sleep Apnea, Race, and Ethnicity...Doctors do not fully understand why, but some racial and ethnic groups seem to have a higher risk of developing sleep apnea, or have worse sleep apnea. These differences persist...
How Does Sleep Apnea Impact Sex and Intimacy?...Sexuality is an important part of someone’s quality of life. Unfortunately, chronic health conditions like sleep apnea can have a negative impact on intimacy. The situation can be made worse...
Sleep Apnea in Children...Many people think sleep apnea only happens to overweight men or old people. But, children can have sleep apnea too. Just like in adults, children may have obstructive sleep apnea...
Choosing and Using the Right CPAP Mask...If it can save your life, why would you reject a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Well, there is the Darth Vader factor. The look and sound may remind...reactions6comments
Quitting Smoking Can Help With Sleep...Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the best ways someone can help improve their sleep. This may be because smoking is a stimulant and stimulants make it harder to...
How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?...Could something as simple as more exercise be the elixir that cures your sleep disorder? Chances are no, more exercise will not cure your sleep apnea. However, regular physical activity...
How Does Eating Affect Sleep?...What you eat and drink, and when, can impact your sleep, sometimes dramatically. Some of the advice for eating and drinking for better sleep may seem like common sense. Other...
