Stories

My story began over 20 yrs ago when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was told I had to wear a "space mask". The therapist that did the test...

First off, finding out that I had sleep apnea was a really LIFE-CHANGING wake-up call. After my cardiac doctor told me I was suffering from cardiac AFib, she suggested I...

I am a retired nurse and thought I may have sleep apnea but didn't take time to check. About a year ago, I did the test and I have it...

I didn’t even know what sleep apnea was let alone suspect that I might have it. It’s true I was always exhausted upon waking and had a hard time believing...

I have snored for the last twenty-five years. I have been chronically fatigued and my nerves have been frayed. I tried CPAP many years ago and the machines did not...

I had a sleep study after hitting walls and kicking and screaming. I have a REM sleep disorder and am trying a CPAP for mild apnea but enough that I...

I had been seeing a cardiopulmonary doctor for about 15 years. He retired and I had to find another one. When I first saw the new doctor he sent me...

I was diagnosed with OSA about 10 to 15 years ago. I had struggled for many years prior. My C-PAP was difficult to adjust to at first, but has made...

I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for more than 20 years. At that time I’ve had many different masks. The first machine and equipment were given to me by...

Well, a few years ago, I went in for back surgery. The tech could not get the tube down my throat. When he did, I was told I'd stopped breathing...

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