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Living with Sleep Apnea: Life After Sleep Apnea Diagnosis

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you’re probably in store for some lifestyle changes. Living with sleep apnea doesn’t just mean a bad night’s sleep. One of the more popular treatment options is a continuous positive airway pressure machine. However, this is not a cure; it is a solution that aids in reducing sleep […]

Signs & Symptoms

What is Sleep Apnea: A Closer Look at Its Symptoms — and Treatments

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Living with Sleep Apnea

Sleep Masks: Find the Best Mask for Better Sleep

A sleep mask is commonly worn over the mouth, nose, or at the base of each nostril. A mask is integral to your therapy because it’s how the machine allows you to breathe properly in order to get a good night’s sleep. When a machine runs, it delivers air from the machine through a tube […]

Living with Sleep Apnea

Knowing the Dangers of Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders

John & Becky were that perfect couple, you know the type. Do everything together, have two perfect kids, look adorable at all times, live in a nice suburban home. The worst part is they’re genuinely nice people, the kind you can’t help but like to be around. Imagine my surprise when John told me Becky […]

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The Effects of Sleep Apnea and its Health Risks

The effects of sleep apnea can cause serious health issues if left untreated. We’ve all had nights full of tossing and turning and have had to suffer the consequences of the lack of sleep the following day; no amount of coffee can wake you up and time seems to be crawling. The sleepiness and fatigue […]

Signs & Symptoms

Are Ozone Cleaners Safe?

By Angela Giudice, RPSGT Are ozone cleaners safe? My History as a Sleep Clinician I have been a clinician in the sleep business for a long time. Sometimes I see a product on the market that raises an eyebrow, and sometimes I see a product that raises genuine concern. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) […]

Sleep Device Cleaner

Benefits of UV Light To Clean Your Sleep Mask

When you have been prescribed a sleep mask, it’s usually to relieve some health concerns, like trouble breathing caused by sleep apnea. However, these medical issues may be exasperated. New ones may arise if you use the wrong cleaner, like the ones that contain harmful ozone. Ozone has been shown by the FDA to irritate […]