Why Do I Need to Replace My CPAP Supplies? If you are using a CPAP machine for your sleep apnea therapy, then you are aware of the initial costs to purchase the machine and its accessories. But do you realize that you have to replace some of its parts on a regular basis? And why?…
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After being diagnosed with sleep apnea, you need to start your treatment. That probably means getting a CPAP machine to help you sleep at night. But did you know that you need more than just the CPAP machine to treat your sleep apnea? You also need accessories that can offer convenience, comfort, and safety in…
CPAP is a common type of therapy for those suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition where your airways frequently close while you try to sleep. This causes many short yet frequent interruptions while you sleep, affecting the quality of that sleep as well as the quality of your waking hours. CPAP stands…
With spring just around the corner, this new season means less bulky clothing, more time outside, and for some people – spring allergies. If you use a CPAP machine to address your sleep apnea, then dealing with both sleep apnea and spring allergies may make you want to hibernate! However, there are ways you can reduce some…
If you have a CPAP machine, then you know how important it is to your daily life. And just like your car, your furnace, and your dishwasher, your CPAP machine and its accessories also need regular maintenance to make sure they function as well as possible. It doesn’t take much – simply a little time…
If you have sleep apnea, you know how both your sleeping and waking times are affected. But if you have a significant other, your sleep apnea can affect them too. Whether it is the snoring, the inattentiveness, or the fatigue, this condition will take its toll on both of you. But there are strategies you…
Everyone has trouble sleeping sometimes. But if you experience sleep apnea or use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to treat the condition, you know how difficult it can be to get a good night’s rest. Unfortunately, for many sleep apnea suffers, poor sleep hygiene only serves to make the problem worse. What is Sleep Hygiene?…
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…
Needing sleep apnea machines, or CPAP, to improve your sleep is a great solution, but what about the reality of the situation? With a mask, tubes, and straps, will you actually get a good night’s sleep? As the saying goes: try it, you’ll like it! Of course, using CPAP will take some getting used to….