Once you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you most likely have been prescribed a CPAP machine to get a better sleep. However, getting used to sleeping with a CPAP machine can take some getting used to. Here are some basic tips to help you get the most out of your sleep apnea machine: Start…
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Who doesn’t enjoy a good night’s sleep? For many people, this could involve exercise, fresh air, a well-balanced diet, and a decent bed time. If you have sleep apnea, then you need to add an extra component to your routine: a CPAP machine. While it will help you get better sleeps, a CPAP machine does…
When you have a CPAP machine for your sleep apnea, you need to maintain your machine to keep it running optimally and for as long as possible. Yet, as with all good things, at some point your machine must come to an end. But do you know how to tell when that time is approaching,…
There are few things that can affect quality of life more than your sleep! Just think – when you are well rested, you tend to be happier, feel more energetic, and have better focus. These aspects trickle through to every aspect of life, including family, friendship, work, and personal goals. So how can you help ensure…
When you have sleep apnea, getting treatment is the right step to feeling rested and becoming healthy again. Chances are you were prescribed a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine as part of your treatment. By wearing a mask over your face or mouth, this device sends a steady and continuous flow of air through…
Temperatures have taken a dip. As we get away from warmer temperatures and move toward colder nights, it may be time to consider how humidity affects your CPAP. During the Fall and Winter months our indoor air usually becomes drier. This could cause dry nasal passages, increase cold symptoms, and issues with congestion. Many of…
When you are prescribed a CPAP machine to treat your sleep apnea, you may feel that you have a new lease on life! Better sleep, increased concentration, and overall quality health – what more could you ask for? The potential issue is that, because your CPAP machine gently pushes air into your airways, this action…
You have probably experienced something like this before… you run almost four times a week and after a while notice a hole in your favorite running shoes. In another instance, you have had your bed for several years, but for the past week, you have began to wake up with back pain. The quick solution…
After the fun and relaxed pace of summer, easing back into the school year routine can be daunting. But starting and maintaining a heathy sleep schedule is crucial to your child’s ability to learn, engage, and grow. Here are five easy tips to help your child adjust to the right style of sleep needed for…
Warm weather, long days, and beautiful blue skies – the signs that summer is here. While many people are thrilled about the arrival of the season, when you have sleep apnea, summer can lead to long, sleepless nights. However, you can beat that summer heat even when you use a CPAP machine to treat your…