The winter months often bring with them common colds and flus, and those with Sleep Apnea may find themselves struggling to use their CPAP machines with a stuffy nose or cough. Here are a few tips and tricks you can implement to ensure that you get a good night’s sleep, even when you’re feeling under the weather.
If you are wondering how CPAP therapy and weight loss are linked, you are not alone. Explore the many ways in which CPAP use is linked to weight loss and even weight gain, and learn how you can make CPAP therapy work for your in helping you lose weight.
My name is Dr. Amie Stringfellow, and I’m a board-certified physician in Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. I operate a practice called Milepost Medical which provides provides affordable direct primary care and sleep medicine services outside of insurance. Like many of you, I have Sleep Apnea, and in this article, I’ll share the story …
There’s no denying that Josh James had a breakout performance against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, September 1, 2018. What you may not know is that CPAP therapy helped work himself into the starting rotation. In this article, hear how CPAP therapy changed his game.
Do you ever wonder if Sleep Apnea is reducing your libido and hurting your sex life? A recent study found that treating Sleep Apnea with successful CPAP therapy, actually improved things for couples in the bedroom! Read on for full details. You already know that Sleep Apnea affects your ability to sleep, but what does …
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The researchers found switching patients from CPAP to BiPAP decreased aerophagia symptoms and also resulted in fewer apnea events overall.
You’ve been used to sleeping without a CPAP machine and mask for so long, it may take some time to get used to your new therapy. Let’s look at some easy ways to get accustomed to using a CPAP machine, mask, and enjoying your new sleeping habits.
It’s that time of the year again, when the flu and the sniffles are spreading just as fast as the holiday cheer. Discover the relationship between sleep and the immune system as well as a healthy day in the life of the perfect CPAPer.
Loving your pet and loving your sleep are two wonderful things. However, mixing the two can sometimes cause a hairy mess. Read this blog post on finding a great balance between your CPAP therapy and pets.
