by George | Dec 31, 2024 | CPAP for Beginners, CPAP Usage and Troubleshooting, Frequently Asked Questions, Mask Purchase Resources, Sleep Apnea Resources
Being diagnosed with sleep apnea can be frightening, especially when your doctor says you have to use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while you sleep. A CPAP machine is used to supply your airway with a continuous stream of air pressure. A... by George | Dec 16, 2024 | Coping with Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Resources, Sleep Studies
Do you stay up late binge watching the latest crime documentary? Or mindlessly scrolling through social media? If you are sacrificing sleep so you can have time to catch up on the latest gossip or binge the latest show, you probably have revenge bedtime... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 27, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Sleep can become more elusive as we age and our bodies undergo changes, some of which are a normal part of aging and others not so much. One of the most common sleep disorders in older adults is sleep apnea, a condition where you stop and start breathing repeatedly... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 26, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Zzz–an all-too-familiar sound describing a deep slumber. But does it signify something else? More specifically, do snoring and sleep apnea always go hand in hand? While nocturnal grunts and snorts are tell-tale signs of sleep apnea, it doesn’t always mean that someone... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 20, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
When you think about people with sleep apnea, one of the things that might come to mind is the fact they’re obese. Perhaps they’re old men with diabetes and a whole host of other illnesses too. But here’s the kicker: sleep apnea in skinny people, women, young... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 15, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Sleep Studies, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Pauses in breathing during sleep and having a hard time falling asleep–these nighttime issues are so common that you’re probably wondering, Can you have sleep apnea and insomnia? The short answer is: yes. In fact, sleep apnea and insomnia are the most prevalent... 