Every night, millions of people stop breathing without knowing it. Not once, but sometimes hundreds of times. Their remedy? A mask, a hum and the steady whisper of pressurized air. It's not glamorous, ...
If you've been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you know that a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is supposed to be your best friend at bedtime. But for many of us, it ...
Loud snoring at night. Pauses in breathing followed by gasps for air while you’re asleep. Excessive daytime fatigue. Frequent nodding off in front of the TV or even when behind the wheel of a car.
Around 30 million adults in the US have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and about 80% of them are undiagnosed. That means millions of people are suffering and might not realize their snoring or chronic ...
As a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, I see firsthand how challenging it is for many patients to acclimate to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. In addition to being familiar ...
Bloating is a possible symptom associated with using a CPAP machine, as it can cause excess air in your stomach. Management may include switching devices or lifestyle changes. A continuous positive ...