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Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Complete Guide for 2022

Leave a Comment / Sleep Apnea, Treatment / By Taylor Whitten

Due to the serious health implications of untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it’s important to find an effective treatment plan that works for your individual needs. While Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is often the most effective OSA treatment option, some find it difficult to tolerate because of the air pressure that is necessary …

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Can You Really Die From Sleep Apnea? Know The Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea

Leave a Comment / Sleep Apnea / By Nate Devore

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 …

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CPAP vs. Oral Appliances: Which Treatment Option Is Best for Sleep Apnea?

Leave a Comment / Sleep Apnea, Treatment / By Eric Ott

If you have sleep apnea, snoring is the least of your worries. When left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to complications including daytime fatigue, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and liver dysfunction, among others, so treating sleep apnea is essential for a longer, happier life. If you’ve been diagnosed with …

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5+ Best Sleep Apnea Forums and Support Groups Online in 2022

Leave a Comment / Sleep Apnea / By Taylor Whitten

When it comes to sleep apnea and your sleep apnea therapy journey, it’s important to remember that you are not alone—millions of American adults are currently living with sleep apnea. Whether you have just received a diagnosis or have been living with sleep apnea for a while, daily challenges can arise that require a sounding …

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Your Guide to Cat Sleep Apnea: Can Cats Have Sleep Apnea?

Leave a Comment / Sleep Apnea / By Taylor Whitten

Sleep is essential for developing a healthy immune system and fighting off disease in both humans and animals alike. However, like humans, is there the possibility of our feline family members developing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea? Since they sleep up to 16 hours a day, it can be difficult to pinpoint sleep apnea …

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Can Sleep Apnea Cause Brain Fog and Will CPAP Therapy Help?

Leave a Comment / Sleep Apnea / By Merritt Wakefield

After a disrupted night of frequent wake-ups and tossing and turning, you may find yourself pouring an extra cup of coffee or watching the clock in anticipation of a mid-afternoon nap. For some people diagnosed with sleep apnea, experiencing brain fog can be a common occurrence that makes it hard to concentrate and complete daily …

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FDA Green Lights Repair and Replacement Program for Philips’ DreamStation Recall

Leave a Comment / CPAP.com News, Sleep Apnea / By The CPAP Team

Philips Respironics issued a statement on September 1, 2021 informing United States-based customers of its new repair and replacement program for first-generation DreamStation devices in relation to the June 14, 2021 recall notification. The vast majority of the registered affected devices—more than 80%—are from the first-generation DreamStation product family, and more than half of the …

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We Asked A Sleep Doctor About The Recent CPAP Recall—Here’s What He Said

Leave a Comment / CPAP Therapy, Sleep Apnea / By The CPAP Team

Since the announcement of the Philips Respironics recall in mid-June, we’ve received a lot of questions from concerned customers looking for answers. Understandably, many have turned to social media and online forums to find these answers. Unfortunately, this has led to a lot of rumors and confusion. We’ve gathered some of the most common questions …

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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Philips Respironics DreamStation CPAP Recall 2022

Leave a Comment / CPAP.com News, Sleep Apnea / By The CPAP Team

CPAP.com was recently notified by Philips Respironics of a recall for certain CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP devices. Since the news broke, customers have let us know they are frustrated and concerned. We agree. All of the relationships we hold dear, our family, friends, coworkers, and customers are affected. We learned of this recall at the …

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PTSD and Sleep Apnea – The Dangerous Combination You Need To Know About

4 Comments / Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Studies / By The CPAP Team

Normal Sleep Apnea causes don’t seem to matter in PTSD patients. Instead, chronic stress and sleep deprivation are the main triggers that put PTSD patients at a higher risk for developing Sleep Apnea.