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When the heat of summer finally subsides and the cool, crisp nights of autumn arrive, nothing seems sweeter than a cozy sleep. Unless you have sleep apnea. While the summer heat certainly presents problems for sleeping, the autumn has its own unique issues. Here are some tips to help you get the sleep you need:…
It’s that time of year that students dread – or love – the most – back to school. With the teachers, homework, and assignments, the ability to be well rested can be difficult. But regardless of your school schedule, getting a good night’s rest is important to your studies and your health – and it…
Being diagnosed with a sleep disorder can be difficult to digest. It is something that can be hard to accept and even more so when the prescribed solution is to wear a CPAP device. Getting used to a device that you must sleep with every night can be difficult for some and many new CPAP…
It’s a sleep disorder that causes you to experience pauses of breath, often for 10 or more seconds at a time. Although you may not be directly aware of it, you do feel its effects – irritability, lack of concentration, extreme fatigue each and every day. It’s called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea happens because your…
Sleep disordered breathing is an issue marked by unusual breathing patterns when you sleep due to the tissues in your airway vibrating and collapsing. Sleep disordered breathing refers usually to snoring and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, a type of sleep disordered breathing, occurs when you stop breathing for at least 10 seconds at a time while…
Using a CPAP machine can take some getting used to. It’s important to take the time needed to feel comfortable with the machine and the process of using it every night. Here are a few tips to help ensure the best experience. Ease Into It Try using the machine for short periods during the day….
In this post, we will look at the pros and cons of three types of CPAP masks and the pro and cons of each. 1. Full Face Mask Full face masks completely cover the mouth and nose and most of the face using straps to keep the mask secure. Pros Ideal for those who breathe…
It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which means you cease breathing several times during the night. The disease is resulted by airway obstruction. The suffers’ doctor may recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. A CPAP machine employs a hose and mask to supply sufficient and consistent air pressure. According to experts, 50 percent…
Do you ever need help getting to sleep? Now just imagine what that could be like if you had sleep apnea. Getting used to your CPAP machine will go a long way in having those great sleeps again. But what about actually getting to sleep? Having the right look and feel in your bedroom will not only…
Whether you’ve been in a committed relationship for years or you are part of the dating scene, introducing CPAP to your partner can be a challenge. If you use a CPAP machine to treat your sleep apnea, how do you introduce your equipment to your partner? Keep in mind that your relationship and your CPAP machine…