Most people think of weight gain as a result of diet and exercise—but sleep is just as important. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition wherein severe resistance to airflow in the nose, throat or larynx can cause episodes of blockage of the airway during sleep, resulting in periods when breathing stops. This is a […]
You have probably heard of a CPAP machine before. Maybe a friend or family uses one, or you use one yourself. What is this machine and how does it work? CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. This is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): a disorder where a person experiences episodes of cessation […]
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, there is a good chance you have been prescribed a CPAP machine. You may try and try but you just can’t wear it. You may try switching masks, try different CPAP machines, use chin straps, try sleeping pills, program a ramp up in pressure, all to no […]
