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
Sleep Apnea CPAP Water Distiller Giveaway!...March 20 is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day! Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep apnea. This year, we...reactions6comments
Writing was Key to my Sleep Therapy...I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. it wasn't easy in the beginning. It never is. It was writing about my experiences that allowed me to accept my condition and...reactionsreplies
AIRLIFT Procedure...I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in May of 2019. During my sleep study, I only slept about 3 hours. While I was never fitted with a mask, I got...reactions2comments
What Everyone Should Know About Sleep Apnea and Ways to Support Sufferers...This week is the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week® and I wanted to write about ways to help support your friends and family with sleep issues. Sleep apnea, at...reactions3comments
Advocating for Sleep Apnea Awareness...What comes to mind when you hear the word advocate? Advocating for sleep apnea awareness is important to me. When hearing the word advocate, I think of helping someone else...reactions1comment
Gabapentin...Anyone taking Gabapentin to help with sleep issues? I thought the cpap machine would help me sleep through the night. I am still waking up multiple times a night. My...reactions3repliesTreatment
How I solved my sleep apnea in 7 days...The main cause of your sleep apnea or snoring (that 99% of people ignore) is that you are OVERBREATHING during sleep. Sleep apnea: 1- you are overbreathing during sleep ⤵️...reactions1replyAwarenessCentral Sleep ApneaCaregiving
Am I Too Old to Take a Sleep Study?...On a recent trip with extended family, I shared a room with 3 other ladies who all snored. Most importantly though, 1 of them had definite signs of sleep apnea...reactionscomments
