Monthly Archives: February 2016

I have sleep apnea: what do I do next?

So you’ve finally found out what is causing your snoring problems and many bad night’s sleep and your doctor has just diagnosed you with sleep apnea. While there may be some relief as to knowing what has been causing your sleep problems, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed, and you may have questions and…

Are Sleep Apnea Machines Loud?

a man sleeping with cpap machine

Perhaps a better question is will noise from a CPAP machine wake someone up or keep them or their loved ones awake.  In short – no. A CPAP machine is a device that provides Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (hence the acronym).  This air pressure is the best known treatment for sleep apnea and snoring.  Snoring and sleep apnea are…

Is a CPAP machine covered by healthcare?

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What is CPAP? Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, often just called CPAP, is a system that uses light pressure to help keep a person’s airways open, particularly at night. It is typically used by those people who have breathing issues, including sleep apnea. The CPAP machine can include a mask that fits over your mouth and nose to prevent your…