Sleep Apnea Myths Can Kill

 I was diagnosed with OSA--Obstructive Sleep Apnea-- in 2010. I began using a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) breathing machine. It's helped me rest and has quite possibly saved my life. I've always had sleep problems. Now that I know why, I've researched apnea. I've found a lot of misinformation circulated by those who don't have it. Some myths are mean stereotyping. Others could kill. Dangerous Myths About Obstructive Sleep Apnea

How to Use a CPAP Breathing Machine to Treat Sleep Apnea

You've finally done it--you had the sleep study and were diagnosed with sleep apnea (good job, it took some of us decades to do something about our sleep problems). You got your CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) breathing machine. And I know just what you're thinking now--will this thing really work? I've been using a CPAP for three years-- I've tried nose strips, cones and sleep gadgets. If you have serious breathing problems, the CPAP is the only way to get relief. Here's a layman's guide to getting the most benefit from your breathing machine.  How to Use a CPAP Breathing Machine to Treat Sleep Apnea 

CPAP Breathing Machines for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

If you've been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, chances are you've been prescribed a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) breathing machine. Now comes the challenging part--you have to habituate yourself to actually use your CPAP every night. You may be wondering just how sleeping hooked to a machine will affect your life. Here are common questions CPAP newbies often ask, along with answers from a 3-year breathing machine user (me!) read more