Monthly Archives: August 2018

Starting Out With OSA and CPAP

Being diagnosed with a sleep disorder can be difficult to digest. It is something that can be hard to accept and even more so when the prescribed solution is to wear a CPAP device. Getting used to a device that you must sleep with every night can be difficult for some and many new CPAP…

Why Treat Sleep Apnea?

It’s a sleep disorder that causes you to experience pauses of breath, often for 10 or more seconds at a time. Although you may not be directly aware of it, you do feel its effects – irritability, lack of concentration, extreme fatigue each and every day. It’s called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea happens because your…

What is Sleep Disordered Breathing?

Sleep disordered breathing is an issue marked by unusual breathing patterns when you sleep due to the tissues in your airway vibrating and collapsing.  Sleep disordered breathing refers usually to snoring and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, a type of sleep disordered breathing, occurs when you stop breathing for at least 10 seconds at a time while…

Tips for CPAP Beginners

Using a CPAP machine can take some getting used to. It’s important to take the time needed to feel comfortable with the machine and the process of using it every night. Here are a few tips to help ensure the best experience. Ease Into It Try using the machine for short periods during the day….