Purchasing a BiPAP machine can be a big investment, but is it one you really need to make? Learn more about the differences and similarities between BiPAP and CPAP machines in order to make the best decision for your individual therapy needs.
After a potentially-long night completing a polysomnography—known more commonly as a sleep study, which has been performed for decades to diagnose and evaluate the severity of sleep apnea—the last thing you want to do is comb through a bunch of numbers to try to decipher your sleep apnea test results. While you may be eager …
The AirFit F20 CPAP Mask from ResMed is a popular option among people with sleep apnea because of its innovative comfort features and convenient cross-compatibility with the AirTouch F20. It’s considered one of the best full face CPAP masks on the market, thanks to its minimal contact design and ultra-quiet operation. We’ve evaluated its features …
It can be hard to fall asleep when you’re worrying about your partner’s upcoming flight, agonizing about an upcoming project at work, and wondering if you shut the oven off after dinner. You’ve tried prescription drugs, herbal teas, white noise machines, and counting sleep and still can’t get sleep relief. The Ebb CoolDrift Luxe Sleep …
Sometimes sleep apnea is diagnosed because a partner wakes up night after night disrupted by deep, loud snoring and finally insists their loved one participates in a sleep study. Not all who snore have sleep apnea, but it’s often a hallmark of this common sleep disorder. Treatment for sleep apnea includes the use of a …
4 Helpful Solutions If You’re Still Snoring With CPAP Read More »
Humidification can make a huge difference in your comfort while using a CPAP machine, but it may cause condensation build-up in your hose and water in your mask. Having water in CPAP hose—known as CPAP rainout—can be a common occurrence when using a heated humidifier. When using a CPAP machine, some people experience nasal congestion, …
CPAP Rainout: How To Prevent Water In Your Hose and Mask Read More »
When you exchanged marriage vows and promised for better or worse, you probably weren’t imagining lying awake in bed for hours and hours each night listening to your partner snoring. If your partner snores while they snooze, you may be wondering if your partner has sleep apnea. Though snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea, …
They say good things come in pairs, and if a pair is a set of two, the Mirage Quattro Full Face CPAP Mask is doubly good. We combed through hundreds of Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask reviews to see what some people diagnosed with sleep apnea are saying about this full face mask, and now …
You may have experienced common technology issues with some of your everyday items—like when your smartphone suddenly won’t hold a charge or your laptop will no longer connect to the Internet—and CPAP equipment can be susceptible to similar dilemmas. Unlike a cell phone that no longer reaches a full battery, though, a CPAP machine whining …
One in three adults doesn’t get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep usually means clocking between seven and nine hours, depending on your age, activity levels, and what feels right for your body. Whether it’s insomnia, boredom, a snoring partner, staying on screens too late, or an unwillingness to go to bed, many people don’t get …
Why Is Sleep Important? The Health Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep Read More »
