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...reactions3repliesCPAP
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3repliesCPAPSide 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...reactions5replies
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...reactions1replyCPAPSide 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1replyCopingFatigue
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...reactions4repliesBed 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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions11repliesCPAPTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyCPAP
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...reactionscomments
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 ....reactions3repliesSide 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Positive Thoughts and Better Sleep Therapy...When we get a health diagnosis, we often default to a negative mindset. This is understandable and normal. A health issue can be frightening, and you probably don’t even have...reactionscomments
Using a CPAP Mask While Having Neck Issues...Having sleep apnea and using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine with a mask is hard enough for the average person to get used to. Having other issues in...reactions3comments
Having a Caretaker Assist With My CPAP Therapy...Sleep apnea is 1 of the health conditions that I deal with. This is something I have written about. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is another condition that I deal with...reactionscomments
