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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
FeaturedHair breakage with headgear...Is there any way to use the nasal mask without headgear?...reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactionscomments
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your CPAP Machine...For anyone new to using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea, I wanted to share a few tips that will make it easier for you to...reactionscomments
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 my doctor said I needed a sleep study...reactions2comments
How to Tell If a Fart Is CPAP Aerophagia or a Digestive Issue...I'm well acquainted with farts. In fact, I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Are farts caused by CPAP aerophagia or digestion? Let's find out. The reason is I've spent...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Weight Gain With Sleep Apnea...If you’re like me, you are trying to shed the extra weight from the holidays. Halloween to Christmas is always a tough time for me to stay clear of sweets...reactionscomments
Cycling?...Hi Everyone, I have just been diagnosed with severe sleep apnoea and have had to stop driving. Is it legal to ride an electric bicycle? If so does anyone have...reactions2repliesExerciseLifestyle ChangesWork & Employment
Communicating with people on this forum...I cannot seem to figure out how to post something on this forum. Can I respond to people on this forum? Any tricks? New to this list... David Frazer...reactions1reply
Items That Make My Life With Sleep Apnea Easier!...Since I started using my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine in 2020, I have slowly found additional products that make the management of my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) a...reactions12comments
FeaturedSleep apnea...Ok hi group so I had a sleep study in lab done and my results are not favorable unfortunately. So the result shows that I have 56 episode an hour...reactions1replySleep Study
Why Sleep Apnea Makes Me Feel Like a Hostage in My Own Body...I know, what a title eh, but it’s true. There are times when my obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) makes me feel like a hostage in my own body. As I...reactions1comment
have an ARTICLE from: COPD NEWS TODAY, About how CPAP | BiPAP | VPAP, Helps COPD with EXACERBATIONS and OSA...https://copdnewstoday.com/news/cpap-use-night-lowers-copd-exacerbation-risk-sleep-apnea/...reactions2repliesCPAPSleep StudyAwareness
CPAP Use Night LOWERS COPD EXACERBATIONS...This ARTICLE is dated: JANUARY 30, 2023: Here’s the LINK: https://copdnewstoday.com/news/cpap-use-night-lowers-copd-...reactions2repliesAwarenessCPAPSleep Study
My Story With Sleep Apnea and Alcohol Abuse...I will admit, it’s difficult even on the best of days to live with sleep apnea. Some days, I feel really tired, even though I’ve used my mask the night...reactionscomments
Sinus Infection and CPAP...Usually when I have a cold, I make it a point to use my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine because generally, I feel better with it than without. However...reactions1comment