Monthly Archives: October 2018

Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Here’s What You Need to Know

Do you snore? Do you always feel tired and cranky? Do you have trouble focusing? If you said yes to all of these questions, then you may have sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing very briefly while they sleep. Although the pauses…

How to Choose the Best CPAP Mask for You

Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? If so, then one part of your treatment will likely involve a CPAP machine. Your machine comes with multiple parts, one of which is the mask. Your CPAP mask helps sends gentle pressure through your airways to keep them open while you sleep. But not all masks are the…

CPAP and Cold Season – What You Need to Know

Cold season presents challenges for CPAP users. Here are some useful steps to help you to prevent a cold, and manage well with CPAP if you do get sick. Preventive Steps Before You Get Sick Standard health practices such as proper hand washing will greatly reduce the chances of getting a cold. A proper sleeping…

Why do I Need to Replace my CPAP mask?

Your CPAP machine consists of multiple parts, one being the mask. You may hear from other CPAP users that at some point, you will need to get a new mask. This may leave you to wonder: why do I need to buy a new mask? Like any item that you use daily, your mask will…