Might We Treat Sleep Apnea With a Pill in the Future?...Much of the discussion about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) focuses not just on the diagnosis, but its treatment options. While positive airway...reactions3comments
Treat Your Sleep Apnea if You Want Better Heart Health...Much has been made of the importance of treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to prevent chronic disease. Chief among these conditions is...reactions5comments
Your Whole Body Needs You to Treat Your Sleep Apnea...Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) describes the mechanical failure of the upper airway to allow adequate oxygen into your lungs during sleep. Without...reactions3comments
5 Tips for Coping With Jet Lag as a CPAP User...It's been quite a few years since I've experienced jet lag while treating my sleep apnea with a continuous positive airway (CPAP)...reactionscomments
Changing Sleeping Position With My CPAP...I have had mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and used a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for a few years now. Never...reactions4comments
My Review of ProjectFit: A Face-Scanning App for a Better Mask Fit...For me, the hardest part of my sleep apnea journey has been finding a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that fits...reactionscomments
Medical Review Board...The Health Union Medical Review Board is made up of board-certified healthcare professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They review...
Irritated Eyes? Could Be a Complication of Sleep Apnea...It is not your imagination playing tricks. Your sleep apnea may be causing your eyes to feel dry and irritated. Several studies...
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...reactionscomments
The Mask-Fitting Process...In the sleep center, there’s a portion of the sleep study we call "the desensitization." This process is where I, or the...reactions3comments
Tips for Dealing with Your CPAP Water Tank...Your CPAP water tank is a critical part of your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, but it can have a few...reactionscomments
Top Tips for Using a CPAP in 2023...If you’re new to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you may have some anxiety or apprehension about using the device. I’ve...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
My Story...My name is Janet, and I have been told by family members that I snore. Then my husband told me I stopped...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments