by eric@respshop.com | Oct 23, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
If you’re a long-time CPAP user, you’ve probably heard of devices that can detect Cheyne-Stokes respiration. You might have also seen this health condition mentioned in your sleep data or by other sleep apnea patients. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is often associated... by eric@respshop.com | Oct 17, 2023 | Coping with Sleep Apnea
Ever had one of those nights when you went to bed early but woke up feeling even more tired? That could be the work of a sneaky sleep disorder called sleep apnea. It’s like a glitch in your sleep matrix, causing your breathing to hit the pause button... by eric@respshop.com | Oct 12, 2022 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Reviewed by Anh – Licensed Practical Nurse Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk Does sleep apnea increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? Current research shows that sleep apnea is correlated with several serious cardiovascular diseases. Not only... by eric@respshop.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) causes episodes of hypoxia, fragmented sleep, and excessive sleepiness. These effects can cause brain damage in the form of the destruction of both white and gray brain cells. CPAP therapy has been shown to reverse brain damage caused by... by eric@respshop.com | Jul 25, 2022 | Coping with Sleep Apnea, CPAP Masks, Mask Purchase Resources, Sleep Apnea Resources
Full Face CPAP Masks Used to Be Less Comfortable Full-face CPAP mask options have changed a lot over the last few years. The ResMed Quattro is what many people think of as the full face mask. But these days numerous masks labeled as full-face masks are far less... by eric@respshop.com | Jul 23, 2022 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Sleep Studies
The physician orders for CPAP might look like some sort of puzzling code, especially if you are new to CPAP or BiPAP. In this short guide, we’ll explain what all those numbers on your CPAP prescription mean, after you take a sleep test at home or in clinic. Basically,... 