Tips for Dealing With Claustrophobia...Who knew I would have issues with claustrophobia when I started my PAP (positive airway pressure) journey? Certainly not me. I was...reactions10comments
What Is CPAP Compliance?...I’m sure the word "compliance" was brought up several times during your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine setup, and you may...reactionscomments
The Frustrations of Starting CPAP...Starting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy can be scary and overwhelming. It takes time and patience. When I first started therapy...reactions7comments
Troubleshooting Common CPAP Tube and Machine Issues...When first starting out on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, there are so many things you need to learn. It’s common...reactionscomments
How to Maintain Your CPAP Machine...A CPAP machine pushes moist air into your airway as you sleep. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure and it is...
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...reactionscomments
Myths and Misconceptions About Sleep...Humans spend about one-third of their lives asleep. It is a body function as important as food and water in keeping you...
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...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...reactionscomments
Lisa Bond, RPSGT, RST, FAAST...Lisa’s entrance into sleep medicine began in the early 1990’s when she was diagnosed with OSA and began to look for an...
The Sleep Study Fiasco...I have already had 1 sleep study experience and that showed that I have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as well as restless...reactionscomments
My Skincare Routine to Ensure a Good CPAP Mask Seal...Since I started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat my severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 7 years ago...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and Mental Health...As we continue to learn more about sleep apnea and mental health disorders, researchers have discovered just how closely the 2 can...
Sleep Apnea and Grief...Grief is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement” or “a cause...reactionscomments
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...
Grateful to Be Here...I fell asleep at the light by my job and woke to horns honking! I had been so sleepy for months, so...reactions2comments
The Influence of City Life on Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment...This article is second in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who live in rural areas...reactionscomments
Review of Friska Nightly Reboot Digestive Enzyme and Probiotics Supplement...It’s 5:49 AM and I’m wide awake. I laid here all night with my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine on, but...reactions4comments
Sleep Apnea and a Shift in My Mental Health...I am constantly working on my mental health throughout my daily life. This has been a long journey for me, and I...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
