Sleep Apnea Therapy positive and negative effects on health...I recently took a sleep apnea test and was diagnosed with OSA. I remember study report stating I had 85 events per hour. Now that I have my ResMed 11...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCPAPCopingSleep Study
Changed my life on CPAP Machine...I've been using a CPAP machine now for about 14 years. I never go anywhere without it. I had a sleep study about 14 years ago because I was tired...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sleep Apnea Mouth Piece/ Invisalign Braces...Hi everyone, I wear Invisalign retainers at night time and my doctor just called to say I either need a sleep apnea machine or a sleep apnea mouth piece. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Camping with CPAP machine...Hi I just started using a CPAP machine recently but I'm due to attend a couple of festivals this summer and I'm not sure how I'll be able to power...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCPAP
How to Manage Sleep Apnea in the Summer...During the summer months when it gets hot and uncomfortable, we often have trouble sleeping. This is a lot worse when you need to sleep with a mask on your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Problem with build of phlegm ...I became a papper just short of a year. I was issued the Airsense 11. I’ve moved through the use of a nasal pillow mask and two nasal mask with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCPAPSide Effects
Settings for Dreamstation ...I have a Dreamstation BiPap with supplemental oxygen concentrator. I use a Resmed F20 full face mask. Does anybody know what setting my mask type should be? And .. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What Are The Positive & Negative Effects of Using A CPAP Machine?...Introduction: Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines have become the gold standard for treating this condition. By...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAPSide Effects
2nd Chance To Enjoy Life...Hi my name is Kindall, my journey with CPAP is brand new. For almost two years family told me I should get tested to see if I have sleep apnea...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fatigued even with mask...So I have been regularly sleeping with my APAP mask. However I've been waking up extremely tired and fatigued like I didn't sleep. Has anyone experienced this? I want to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFatigue
How much does sleep apnea affect your mental state...Hi my name is Audrey, 43 single mom and was diagnosed last August with severe sleep apnea. At the time I was relieved to find out why I was feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBed PartnerCPAPFatigue
Migraines, Sleep Loss, and Sleep Apnea – Understanding the Link...Back when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I never made a connection to my migraines. I always treated them as 2 separate conditions that didn’t affect each other. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips on Avoiding Headaches...Headaches may be a common side effect of sleep apnea. Before I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, I would get the occasional headache. Luckily it was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mask Problems...Has anyone experienced the mask always ending up in their mouth? The bottom piece of the full mask. Now it is starting to create lip sores. Has anyone experienced this?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCPAPTips & Advice
When You and Your Spouse Both Have Sleep Apnea...From the beginning of our marriage, my husband and I both agreed that we were both adults. We don't tell each other what to do and when to do it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
APAP pressure...Hi, Everyone, I started 2 weeks ago with Resmed AirSense 11. I set it to APAP mode with pressure range 4-10 (sleep study recommended range). I noticed that when I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCPAP
Top 5 Calming Techniques for Anxiety About Sleep Apnea...Whenever you have a health condition like sleep apnea, you may face anxiety and fear, it’s not easy to deal with these problems, but there are ways to calm yourself...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chesty coughs...Hi. Has anyone got a chesty cough since using a cpap with built-in humidifier. I've had 3 chest infections since February, when my machine was updated. Thankyou ....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsHealthcare TeamCPAP
Why My Mental Health Is Paramount...My first introduction to mental health would have been when I was 5 or 6 years old. My parents had enrolled my older sister and me in a youth group...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Journey With CPAP Mouth Breathing and Dental Issues...To be honest, I haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. I had several baby teeth and wisdom teeth that they wanted to pull all at the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
