The content in this blog was medically reviewed by Michelle Worley, R.N., a seasoned medical advisor who has worked as a clinician for over 20 years in the sleep-related medical field.
Mouth breather; a condition so bad it’s become an insult. Maybe that’s because mouth breathing can cause bad breath, brain fog, and chronic fatigue? Yet if you also suffer from sleep apnea, mouth breathing can be dangerous, leading to a loss of air pressure and reducing the effectiveness of your CPAP therapy.
Luckily, for CPAP users the solution can be as simple as finding the right CPAP mask!
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Posted in CPAP Products, Product Info - Masks, CPAP Education, Sleep Health, Sleep Apnea & Other Conditions, Sleep Hygiene/Tips, Lifestyle and Living with Sleep Apnea
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Posted in CPAP Education, Sleep Health, CPAP Side Effects, Financial and Buying a CPAP
The content in this blog was medically reviewed by Michelle Worley, R.N., a seasoned medical advisor who has worked as a clinician for over 20 years in the sleep-related medical field.
If you’re having difficulty breathing due to sleep apnea, the last thing you want to do is spend all night sucking germs and pathogens into your body! Yet if you use a dirty CPAP machine that’s exactly what you’re doing.
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Posted in CPAP Education, CPAP Cleaning and CPAP Side Effects
Let’s face it: CPAP just isn’t right for everyone. But you just can’t stand the face mask or the constant flow of air in your face. Can you treat sleep apnea without a CPAP? Yes! Read on to discover the top 5 CPAP alternatives!
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Posted in Product Info - Oral Appliance, Sleep Health and CPAP Alternatives
The content in this blog was medically reviewed by Michelle Worley, R.N., a seasoned medical advisor who has worked as a clinician for over 20 years in the sleep-related medical field.
CPAP therapy is considered the gold-standard in treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), because it’s safe, non-invasive, and– most importantly– effective. But as with any treatment options, it does come with the risks of side effects.
The side effects of CPAP use are generally mild, but they can be annoying enough to make some people give up on their sleep apnea treatment. Thankfully, these symptoms are also easy to treat, so before you give up on CPAP try out the solutions below.
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The content in this blog was medically reviewed by Michelle Worley, R.N., a seasoned medical advisor who has worked as a clinician for over 20 years in the sleep-related medical field.
Apnea hypopnea index or AHI rates the combination of apneas and hyponeas. Apnea relates to the airway being completely cut off for a Hyponea is a shallow breath instance where air is still being passed through partially, but is not fully obstructed.
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Posted in Sleep Health, Sleep Apnea and Sleep Apnea & Other Conditions
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Monique May
You may think of asthma and sleep apnea as two unrelated conditions. Asthma typically occurs during the day, such as after someone is exposed to a trigger or after a sporting event, and sleep apnea occurs of course only at night (or when someone is asleep).
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The content in this blog was medically reviewed by Michelle Worley, R.N., a seasoned medical advisor who has worked as a clinician for over 20 years in the sleep-related medical field.
Start things off on the right foot by feeling better! If you have sleep apnea why hesitate to experience CPAP benefits? Not only is CPAP therapy the most effective sleep apnea treatment, but it makes people feel better by providing their bodies and minds with the oxygen necessary for better sleep and healing.
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Posted in CPAP Education, Using a CPAP, Sleep Health and Sleep Apnea
Now that you have your ResMed AirFit F30 Full Face Mask you probably can’t wait to try it on! You may have to face a little mask assembly first. Don’t worry, with the simple design of this mask, you’ll have it on in a snap.
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It is very overwhelming when you are introduced to your CPAP. You have a test that you took either at home or in the lab where you feel like you did not sleep, you then are told you stop breathing at night and you need to wear this machine. So, let’s break this down into smaller pieces so YOU start to feel comfortable with your machine.
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Posted in Sleep Health and Sleep Apnea