FeaturedHigh Altitudes and CPAP...Planning on a hike with High Altitudes and no electricity for 8 days. So batteries are a must.....and a travel machine. But what machines go above 10,000 feet, or up...reactions5repliesCPAP
How Self-doubt Sabotages Your Success With CPAP Therapy and How to Dig Yourself Out...I recently wrote about emotions and how they impact your sleep apnea. In this article, I want to address self-doubt or negative emotions, and how they make your success with...reactionscomments
online shopping...hi, i am on expanded medicaid but will be switching to an aca plan soon and the shortly after medicare. i just found out i need a apap machine. i...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
AirSense 10s Versus AirSense 11 CPAP Machines...My old machine worked but it was time for a new machine since I’ve had it for over 8 years. This is my experience with the AirSense 10 CPAPs for...reactionscomments
Headaches, Migraines, and Neck or Shoulder Pain With Sleep Apnea...Pain in the neck? Fear not, dear reader, for you do not suffer alone. More than half of people living on earth deal with chronic, or long-lasting, neck pain each...
Best Mask...What is the BEST full face mask to use with Full Dentures?...reactionsrepliesCentral Sleep Apnea
Cpap headgear...#sleepapneaawareness I’ve tried many different masks and I have trouble with the headgear. It keeps moving and doesn’t stay on. I’ve tried different head coverings and coverings over the straps...reactionsrepliesCPAP
Review of Fisher and Paykel Evora Full Face Mask...I've always used nasal masks with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for my sleep apnea, but recently my nasal mask has been leaking so I decided to try...reactions3comments
More Water Please… Distilled...When you have sleep apnea and use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, the moisture content is very important. Managing distilled water and humidity with a CPAP is a...reactionscomments
Bernie...I have had sleep apnea for probably 15 years have a hard time adjusting the face it sucks here it's hard to find the right fit. Of course I do...reactions4replies
My Story...My name is Janet, and I have been told by family members that I snore. Then my husband told me I stopped breathing, and I didn’t believe him. I went...reactions2comments
New to sleep apnea...I was recently put on a Bipap machine. What are some tips I could use?...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Handling My Emotions After a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis...Whenever you’re diagnosed with a health condition, whether it’s sleep apnea, cancer, diabetes, or any other health problems, you’re going to go through some severe emotions. Here’s how I handled...reactionscomments
Straps on neck...I recently tried another mask/headgear system because of the tight straps on the sides of my neck, cutting some circulation and causing headaches, pain even numbness. I need to use...reactions2replies
Using CPAP on a plane...Has anyone successfully used their CPAP on a plane? I have a 10-hour overnight flight coming up and am going to try it. I have Dreamstation 2 and a pilot...reactionsrepliesTravel
Hypertension and the Power of Denial...There have been many articles in this community about the link between sleep apnea and various other health conditions. "Symptoms of Sleep Apnea" is a great article that lists several...reactionscomments
Distilled versus purified...What is the difference in distilled water compared to purified water? If I only have purified will it hurt me to breathe it in?...reactions1replyAwareness
Tips for keeping your mask on all night....Make sure your mask is on tight enough so it will stay on during sleep. I toss and turn a lot while sleeping so I tighten up my mask....reactionsreplies
Allergy season and sleep apnea...I've had my sleep apnea machine since late last August and did very well on it. Now that spring is upon us my allergies have kicked in and I'm having...reactionsrepliesWeather
