The new Wisp Nasal Mask by Philips Respironics is the latest device aimed to help sleep apnea suffers get a comfortable and restorative night’s rest without loud machines and obstructive masks. The Wisp nasal mask combines comfort and performance in a minimally invasive design. It is the first device of its kind that can be
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Doctors often have a preconceived notion of what a typical sleep apnea sufferer looks like – a middle-aged, overweight male who snores and wakes up gasping for air. This bias produces a roadblock to diagnosing women with sleep apnea. Diagnosing sleep apnea requires an overnight stay in a sleep medicine center. At-home sleep studies are
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Many people suffer from sleep apnea, a condition where during sleep your air ways can become partially or completely closed off. This condition robs you of the deep rejuvenating sleep you need every night. One of the ways to fix sleep apnea is a CPAP machine. If you are one of the estimated 18 million
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Do you snore? Many Americans do, but most never seek medical attention for snoring. People who snore have a partially blocked or narrowed airway when lying down. When the airway is blocked, not only is the obnoxious snoring sound made, but your lungs are not getting enough air. And, your brain is not getting enough
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Your doctor diagnoses you with sleep apnea and says you need to purchase a CPAP machine right away. On one hand, you are happy to have a solution for your sleep problems. On the other hand, you are concerned about the cost. CPAP machines and accessories can be expensive, but CPAP therapy can be life-saving
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An alarming rate of workplace injuries happen top people who have problems with sleep, including undiagnosed sleep apnea. The largest study of its kind was recently published in a medical journal, Thorax, documenting the incidence of workplace injuries among people with sleep apnea and those without. Everyone can relate to being tired on a Monday
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Whether you need fixed air pressure or variable, there is a portable CPAP machine for you. The small, portable devices allow you to get your sleep apnea treatment at home and on the road. Traveling with a CPAP machine is easy when you have options like the Z1 and Transcend. The Original Z1™ CPAP by
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The newest innovation for full face mask wearers is the Respironics Amara View. Full face masks deliver air to the mouth and nose. The Amara View CPAP mask is designed to fit under the nose, so that it doesn’t block your field of vision while wearing it. If you wear glasses want to read a
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The full benefits of CPAP therapy for sleep apnea are only achieved when you CPAP machine is properly maintained. There are a number of parts and accessories that require regular cleaning and/or replacement to ensure you get the maximum benefit of CPAP therapy. In this post, we’ll give you some general guidelines on how often
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Last week, we talked about using a heating humidifier to prevent dry mouth with CPAP therapy. One caveat to using a heated humidifier is the risk of condensation inside the tubing, a problem referred to as “rain out.” Rain out happens when there is too much moisture in the air or when the ambient temperature
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