Tag Archives: sleeping with sleep apnea

Spring Sleep Hygiene Tips

We all know we want to sleep well.  We know the health and productivity benefits.  But how can we do this?  These 9 secrets of good sleep hygiene will help you get the sleep you need: 2 – A dark room helps.  Dark not only means good shades and blinds but covering any of the…

Spring Cleaning for Your CPAP

The snow has melted, the flowers are blooming, and the air feels warm and fresh – it must be spring! And sometimes, the new season ushers in some much needed spring cleaning. If you have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine for your therapy, then spring is also a great time to make sure…

OSA and Women

Do you wake up not feeling refreshed? Do you feel irritable, sluggish, and fatigued, regardless of how much sleep you get? Are you known to snore? Do you get headaches, and possibly feel down or depressed? If you said yes to most of these questions, then you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is a breathing…

Getting the Most Out of Your CPAP Supplies

Now that you have your CPAP machine, your line of defence is to use your machine every day. Better sleeps mean better health. But there’s more to CPAP life than merely using your machine. By understanding what your CPAP supplies have to offer, you can take advantage of the opportunities for comfort. Consider some of…

Cleaning Tips For Your CPAP Mask

Take a look at your CPAP mask. You wear it every day, but have you ever thought about what it is made of? Generally, your mask cushion is made of silicon, which is a gentle material that usually does not irritate your skin. But that softer material also means that it has a shorter lifespan….

Integrating CPAP Into Your Nightly Routine

Do you have sleep apnea? Then you know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. Sure, it is one thing to get a CPAP machine – it keeps your airways open when you sleep – but there is another significant factor involved in your treatment: how to integrate your CPAP therapy into…

To Humidify or Not to Humidify?

If you use a CPAP machine, take this quick quiz – do any of these sound familiar? My CPAP machine: Makes me sneeze. Gives me a dry mouth. Makes my nasal passages burn. Gives me either a stuffy or runny nose. Has an empty water chamber well before I wake up. If you have answered…

All About CPAP Hoses

About CPAP Hoses There are several components that comprise a basic CPAP machine, and one of those is the tubing, or hose. The hose is the piece that connects the machine to the mask to deliver the pressurized air that treats your sleep apnea. The proper hose will deliver the correct amount of pressure that…

Vacationing with CPAP – What You Need To Know

When you go on vacation, what do you pack? Seasonal clothes, travel documents, extra cash, and your CPAP machine. Yes, that wasn’t a mistake. If you suffer from sleep apnea, then taking your CPAP machine with you on vacation is important. After all, don’t you want to be as alert and fresh on your vacation…

Choosing the Right CPAP Mask

CPAP masks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and prices. But with choice comes a dilemma: which mask is the right one for you? Here are some common questions and answers that may help: Q. How do I choose the right mask? A. Ultimately, it comes to research. Research as many different masks and…