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If you have been treating sleep apnea with CPAP for a long time, you have likely experienced adverse CPAP side effects such as mouth and nose dryness or even nose bleeds. Not only are these side effects uncomfortable to deal with, but they also make it much more difficult to stick with your therapy routine, …
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CPAP therapy is the gold standard for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). While CPAP is a lifesaver for those living with OSA, common CPAP side effects like dry eyes, facial irritation, and headaches tend to deter people from consistently sticking with their CPAP therapy. For those with seasonal or chronic allergies, sinus infections are a …
Can You Really Get a Sinus Infection From Using A CPAP Machine? Read More »
This article was not written to scare you but rather to inform you of the real risks of untreated sleep apnea and offer you solutions to take the necessary steps to inform and protect you and your loved ones. With that said, can you die from sleep apnea? Yes, you can, and the chance of …
Can You Really Die From Sleep Apnea? Know The Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea Read More »
Your thyroid plays a major role in your daily life. The hormones it creates regulate important bodily functions like your heart rate, body temperature, metabolism, and your breathing. When your thyroid secretes too much or too little of these key hormones, it can cause sleep apnea along with other sleeping disorders. Hypothyroidism means your thyroid …
Hypothyroidism and Sleep Apnea: Can Your Thyroid Be Causing Sleep Apnea? Read More »
A deviated septum is a condition where the cartilage and bone that separates your nasal cavity is off-center and thus, can make breathing difficult for you. Even if your nose looks straight from the outside, you could still have a deviated septum if you are experiencing constant congestion, snoring, sinusitis, or nose bleeds—just to name …
Deviated Septum Self-Test – How To Test at Home for a Deviated Septum Read More »
While CPAP hair loss isn’t considered a common CPAP side effect, we wanted to clarify what may cause hair loss for some people with sleep apnea who use CPAP and provide some additional tips to prevent this uncommon result from happening. For those who are genetically predisposed to hair loss, also known as male pattern …
CPAP Hair Loss: 5 Ways to Save Your Hair When Using a CPAP Machine Read More »
When cleaning your CPAP mask, tubing, and other machine parts, the best soap to use is a gentle, mild soap. Using a mild soap to clean your CPAP will help you avoid any damage to your equipment or irritation to your face and lungs. There are many types of soaps that can be used to …
Best Soap To Clean CPAP Mask, Hose, and Equipment Read More »
If you’ve spent any time looking online to buy a new CPAP machine, you’ve probably noticed a shortage of availability, and higher-priced machines. Trucks without truck drivers, ships stuck at sea, computer chips in short supply, and a massive recall of CPAP devices by one of the world’s largest manufacturers of sleep apnea devices have …
CPAP Shortage: What’s Behind It, When Will it End, and What Can You Do in The Meantime? Read More »
What kind of CPAP water should you use with your humidifier? Unfortunately, there’s some confusion on this topic. Do you have to use distilled water? What happens when you use tap water? In this post, you’ll learn what to look for and what to avoid. You’ll even discover an easy way to create an endless supply …
CPAP Water: Distilled vs. Tap (Which Is Better and Why?) Read More »
