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CPAP and Weight Loss

Having untreated sleep apnea can affect your ability to lose weight. Yet it has also been said that losing weight can make a positive impact on your sleep apnea. So it is safe to say that sleep apnea and weight issues are linked. Here is what you need to know about sleep apnea, CPAP, and…

Integrating CPAP Into Your Life

Your CPAP machine can be a crucial component in treating your sleep apnea. But when you first get your CPAP machine, it can be a little difficult to get used to. There is a mask, tube, the machine itself, the water reservoir, and possibly accessories. How can you get used to sleeping with such a…

When to Replace Your CPAP Parts

When you have sleep apnea, you know how important your CPAP machine is in treating your sleep disorder. Your CPAP machine is like other machines and appliances – sometimes the parts wear out or break, and need to be replaced. It is important that you replace broken or worn out parts so that your machine…

CPAP and Summer Travel

Whether it is a cross-country adventure or a local road trip, who doesn’t love planning a summer getaway? If you use a CPAP machine to treat your sleep apnea, you may believe that these adventures are no longer for you. Why? Just take a look at your CPAP machine. It has a motor, tubing, the…

Summer Sleep Tips

Fun in the sun and hot hazy days – it means that summer is here! But if you suffer from sleep apnea, summer can affect your ability to get that quality sleep that your body needs. Luckily, there are some simple yet effective tips you can follow so that you get your sleep and enjoy summer too!…

CPAP Care and Maintenance Tips

If you have sleep apnea, then taking care of your CPAP equipment is an important investment to make in your overall health. The better you take care of your equipment, not only will you get better sleeps, but you will prolong the life of the machine, the mask, and any accessories you use. Here are…

Is it time for a new CPAP mask?

It’s the start of February and for many it’s a good time to refocus on health and wellness and with that may come new eating habits, new exercise programs, and if you have sleep apnea – a new mask. OK, getting a new mask for your CPAP machine may seem like an unusual health and wellness…

January Sleep Goals

With our devices, screens, and commitments, being able to get a good night’s sleep seems elusive to many people. But now with the new year upon us, it’s time to put sleep at the top of your resolution list! So how do you start? What should you do? Here are some January sleep goals to make your new…

Holiday CPAP Tips

The parties and the cooking and the shopping and the errands – it must mean that the holidays are right around the corner. But with long to do lists, life can get pretty hectic, and that can play games with the ability to sleep. If you suffer from sleep apnea, then poor sleeps affect you…

What is the Difference Between CPAP and APAP?

If you have seep apnea, then one of the most effective treatments is to get a machine that can help keep your airways open at night when you sleep. You may expect it to be a CPAP machine, but it isn’t the only type of machine that can help. There is also an APAP machine….