I am afraid I won’t be able to sleep with a mask on my face

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The idea of the CPAP mask is a common anxiety amongst newly diagnosed sleep apnea patients. Having to wear this seemingly huge device across your face that exerts controlled air pressure while you sleep is something most sleep apnea patients are not thrilled with at first. Fear not, this is a common concern amongst many…

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?

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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…

Getting ready for 2016: New Year’s Resolution tips for CPAP Users

Happy 2016! The New Year signifies a fresh start and a new beginning for many people. Some try to exercise more and eat better, others simply strive to be more open minded in their lives. If you use a CPAP machine, the New Year can also be a perfect time to step it up in…

Keeping up with your CPAP routine throughout the holidays

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It’s that time of the year again! For many of us, the Christmas holidays often involves spending time with loved ones, and yes, indulging in some stuff that you may not normally be into during the year. This includes alcohol, delicious food, lots of stress and many late nights. As fun (or not) as it…

The dreaded cold and flu season: survival tips for CPAP users

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Well, it’s that time of the year again. People all around you have been feeling under the weather and you probably have figured out that cold and flu season is in full swing. If you haven’t come down with something already, chances are, either you or someone you know will get something soon enough. If…

Time change adjustment tips for CPAP users

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This past weekend, many of us enjoyed an extra hour of sleep thanks to the Daylight Savings time change that occurred. As nice as that hour of sleep may have been, many of you may admit to having a bit of trouble sleeping at night, not just because of the time change itself, but because…

CPAP usagein the post-secondary student

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Welcome to the university and college lifestyle. This includes lots of studying, meeting important deadlines, social pressures, partying, the occasional alcoholic drink, and poor sleep habits. Amongst all the stress and fun parts of being in college, sleep apnea in that age bracket has been surprisingly on the rise over the past few years. The…

Sleep Apnea and Arthritis

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September is Arthritis Awareness month, and there is a lot to be said for its connection to sleep apnea, and of sleep problems in general.A study done in the UK in 2012 states that heavy snorers are twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. It also mentions that a large portion of arthritis patients who…