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Once CPAP therapy becomes part of your nightly routine, it’s time to take on another important habit: regular cleaning of your CPAP device and CPAP supplies. A proper cleaning routine doesn’t just protect your health, it can also improve the performance and extend the life of your equipment. With so many methods and products available, this guide will walk you through the most simple and effective ways to clean your CPAP machine and CPAP equipment and how to keep your supplies clean when you travel. Plus, we’ll cover the health risks of skipping regular maintenance and cleaning.

If you've been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and are starting CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy, the most important decisions you'll make are choosing the right CPAP machine, proper CPAP supplies, and the right CPAP mask. The most popular mask options are full face CPAP masks, nasal CPAP masks, and nasal pillow CPAP masks. But, if the common masks don't work for you, luckily there are other options, each designed for different needs.

This helpful blog can help with understanding the differences between them and help you identify the best CPAP mask for you for a more restful sleep.

One of the most common questions from those diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) looking for treatment is: “What’s the difference between CPAP and BiPAP, and which is better?”

Each device type works slightly differently, and understanding those differences can help you and your healthcare provider make the best choice for your needs. Learn more about the distinctions of each machine and help identify which is best for you with the help of this blog. 

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.

Starting CPAP therapy for sleep apnea can feel like a game-changer, and for many, it is. But, while CPAP treatment is one of the most effective methods for handling OSA, it doesn’t come without difficulties or chances for improvements.

The good news? Most common CPAP side effects are easy to fix once you know what’s causing them, and even easier to prevent with the right supplies and tips. Read more about the most common CPAP-related issues and how to overcome them so you can sleep better, breathe easier, and stick with your therapy for the long haul.

CPAP treatment can occasionally lead to uncomfortable side effects with one of the most common being dry mouth. If you’re consistently waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat after using your CPAP machine, you’re not alone. Fortunately, this issue is typically easy to resolve with the right adjustments, and sometimes a helpful accessory or two! In this blog we’ll cover the most common causes of CPAP-related dry mouth and offer practical solutions to alleviate the problem so you can get a restful sleep each night.

Ask around about people’s favorite CPAP machine and you’re bound to run into folks who swear by an APAP instead. They’ll tell you it’s life-changing. They’ll tell you they couldn’t stand regular CPAP. They may even claim an APAP device means you don’t need to see a doctor for sleep apnea. (Spoiler alert: Yes, you do.)

Yet the regular old CPAP still remains the most commonly prescribed treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What gives? If APAPs are so popular, why do they still make CPAPs? Well, it turns out there are some very good reasons for both. Today, we’ll take a look at the difference between APAP vs CPAP, and which is better for you.

CPAP therapy can help you feel more awake, improve your health, and may even save your life– but at the end of the day it only treats the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). And while it may be the most widely prescribed treatment for OSA, CPAP may not be right for everyone.

But what if it was possible to treat the root cause of OSA, and do it without having to wear anything at night or undergo invasive surgery? A new daytime therapy device claims to offer exactly that. Today we’ll take a look at the eXciteOSA, whether it really lives up to its promises, and if this CPAP alternative is right for you. Then read on to find answers to the most common questions about the eXciteOSA device!

While snoring may cause you to sleep alone, you’re not alone in snoring. In fact, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, nearly half the population snores occasionally, and almost 25% of people snore habitually!

But that statistic is probably no comfort if you’re the one sawing logs (or the sleeping partner of someone who does). That’s why we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions about snoring, and tips to stop snoring naturally that you can put into practice right away. We’ll also take a look at some long-term strategies to stop snoring, as well as signs that it’s time to talk to a doctor about it.

If you’re reading this, you probably suspect that you or someone you love may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). You know sleep apnea symptoms can affect quality of life, but is it really all that serious? 

The shocking truth is that research has shown untreated sleep apnea is linked to an increased risk of death from all causes. You may hear different answers about this because the question “Can you die from sleep apnea?” is not the same question as “Can sleep apnea kill you?” 

Today we’ll take a look at what science says about both questions, as well as what to look out for and when to talk to your doctor.