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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
So you’ve been snoring for months, probably driving your spouse crazy, and you have now been diagnosed with sleep apnea. While you both may feel relieved that there IS a treatment to the snoring problems, now a whole new challenge lies ahead. In situations like these, there is a lot more that affects your relationship…
With so much talk and attention towards depression and other mental illnesses, do you ever wonder if you may have depression along with sleep apnea? While it’s not often the case, it is indeed possible, as the two have a very strong connection to each other. Studies have looked further into this for years, and…
You probably know by now how much of a huge difference your CPAP machine has made in your quality of life. However, you may not be the first to admit that it is an investment of time and money. Cleaning all the parts, knowing when it is time to order a new part, and budgeting…