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
Tips for Proper Face Care When Wearing a CPAP Mask...CPAP masks can cause a lot of problems and some of these include trap issues, skin problems, or improper fit. Here are...reactionscomments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Sleep Apnea Story...“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea’s Links to Gender and Orientation...This article is fourth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities It’s not surprising that people within the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual...reactions2comments
Living in the Country Can Make It Hard to Test and Treat Sleep Apnea...You’ll hear the term, “barriers to healthcare access,” more and more these days as research examines the patient-provider disconnect. Many factors determine...reactionscomments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?...The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even more issues at bedtime. Does asthma have...reactionscomments
Millions of Women Living With OSA Need Diagnosis and Treatment...This article is third in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities. A myth persists about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), that it only...reactionscomments
When People of Color Have Sleep Apnea...Fifth in the series: Sleep Apnea’s Health Disparities Does obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occur at the same rate among people of different...reactionscomments
