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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesWeather
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
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 ⤵️...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCentral 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My oxygen levels are low ...I recently started checking my oxygen levels and am concerned if I am resting even with portable oxygen it’s 87-92 and at nighttime with cpap and oxygen I was checking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCentral Sleep ApneaAwarenessDiagnosis
What I’ve Learned to Expect After One Month With My AirSense 11 CPAP...I’ve had sleep apnea for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve had 5 different continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. I’ve had the new machine for a little over...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Sleep Apnea, Headaches, and What to Do About Them...Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I used to wake up on many occasions with massive headaches. These were the kind of headaches that required strong painkillers and bed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedHair breakage with headgear...Is there any way to use the nasal mask without headgear?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Where in the World is Kristen and Her CPAP? Part One: Costa Rica...Kristen Cascio is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine user from the United States who has a never-ending sense of wanderlust. In this series, Kristen will share her experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Different CPAP Experiences Between My Spouse and Me...My husband and I both now use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. It’s... kind of an interesting time at our house at night. While I'm a seasoned veteran of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Featuredsinus blockage and using pillow mask...I have sinus problems which makes breathing with the pillow mask difficult. Closing my mouth and breathing through my noise is a chore and sometimes impossible. With my mouth open...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Managing Symptoms With RSV and Sleep Apnea...I always thought that RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, was for kids. My son was sick at first; but after just a few days, he was back to normal. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
