Do You Know When You Should Change Out Your CPAP Supplies?
A certain part of your CPAP machine will need to be replaced on a regular basis, so it’s good to start marking your calendar now. Your car needs regular oil changes, transmission…
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It’s Men’s Health Month—And this One Condition Affects Men More than Women
We’ve all seen the Blondie cartoon where Dagwood is sleeping on the couch, the comical “SNNNKK” indicating that he’s snoring loudly. Maybe the joke around your house is that Dad…
Summer Travel and Your CPAP
The kids are out of school, the long Memorial Day weekend is coming up fast, and your feet are itching to get out and explore. It’s time to pack your bags and head out for a…
How to Survive Allergy Season on CPAP
Sneezing, sniffling and snorting… that’s how you know allergy season is in full swing. If you feel like you’re in more agony this year than in seasons past, you’re not alone.…
6 Reasons Why Your CPAP Mask is Leaking
A leaky CPAP mask is a prevalent complaint among those living with sleep apnea. If you lose air pressure, hear strange noises from your CPAP mask, feel stuffed up or experience…
4 Best Add-ons for Your CPAP Machine
Creating a comfortable and flexible sleep therapy is all about customization. Every individual has a different sleep cycle and preferences during their slumber. At Advanced Sleep…
How Sleep Apnea Affects Pregnancy
Because men are twice as likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea as women, it is often thought of as being a "male disease." While most risk factors for the disease apply to…
5 Reasons Why Your CPAP Mask is Leaking
A leaky CPAP mask is a prevalent complaint among CPAP users. If you lose air pressure, hear strange noises from your CPAP mask, feel stuffed up upon waking or experience…
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Sleep Apnea Versus Insomnia: What’s Keeping You Up At Night?
Did you know that there are more than 100 different types of sleep disorders? At Advanced Sleep Medicine, we understand how hard life can be when you don’t get enough shut-eye.…
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Why Do I Need A Prescription to Buy a CPAP Machine?
Yes, CPAP machines are FDA Class II medical devices, so US law requires a prescription to buy one. The prescription confirms a sleep apnea diagnosis and sets your air pressure.…
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How to Convince Your Sleep Partner to be Tested for Sleep Apnea
When it comes to sleep apnea, the proverbial canary in the coal mine is usually the bed partner. If you have been having marital problems because your spouse keeps you up all…
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In-Center Sleep Testing Isn’t As Scary As You Thought
Many people may wonder if they have sleep apnea, but dismiss the thought because of misconceptions about sleep testing. It is estimated that 26 percent of adults between the ages…
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Why Treat Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep condition that affects many Americans. While there are different kinds of sleep conditions, the most common one is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea.…
New Year, New You! Stay CPAP Compliant with the 5 Cs
achieve your resolutions. If you have sleep apnea and vowed to lose weight and eat better this year, being CPAP compliant can help with both. Since that’s the top thing CPAP…
Make a Resolution for Better Sleep
As you find yourself caught up in the mad dash of holiday shopping, baking and traveling, somewhere in the back of your mind, you may find yourself worrying about one thing:…
3 Ways to Use Your FSA Funds To Upgrade your CPAP Equipment Before the Year Ends
If you’re a CPAP user and have leftover money in your flexible spending account (FSA), then you’re in luck—you can use that money to update your sleep apnea therapy supplies.…
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2 Reasons Why Your Ears Pop During CPAP Use and What You Can Do About It
You settle in for the night with your CPAP mask on, but as you coast into the land of dreams, it happens—your ears start to pop. You feel like you’re taking off in an airplane.…
Smoking and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can occur in anyone, from young children to star athletes. Certain conditions can make you more predisposed to developing it—including smoking. Since November 17th…
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3 Common Sleep Positions and How they Affect Sleep Apnea
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you have probably already taken steps to mitigate it, such as purchasing a CPAP machine and other equipment. Perhaps in your quest to…
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3 Ways to tell if it’s Time to Schedule a Sleep Study
Did you know there are currently over 10 million cases of undiagnosed sleep apnea in the United States? If those with the condition go untreated, they are facing a huge list of…
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Contact Pressure Sores: 3 Reasons Why You Get Them and What You Can Do
Contact pressure sores are usually associated with those who are bed-ridden, but this painful condition can also happen after using a CPAP mask. Not only is it highly…
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3 Sleep Apnea Side Effects You Never Think Of
From the never-ending daytime drowsiness to the complaints of bed partners, sleep apnea can have a serious impact on your day-to-day life. It can also harm your health in the…
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Medicare Has Changed the Rules for Sleep Centers - We're Ready!
Medicare has issued new rules for sleep centers in California, Nevada and Hawaii requiring accreditation by a national accrediting body effective June 5, 2017. The new rules,…
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Sleep Apnea’s Relationship with Alzheimer's Disease
As people age, they often find a sound night's sleep is harder to get. Sometimes this change is a natural result of aging, but now experts are learning that for the elderly, a…
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10 of the Biggest Myths About Sleep
1. The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need. Sleep experts recommend a range of seven to nine hours of sleep for the average adult. While sleep patterns change as we…
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Exercise to Help You Sleep Better
Exercise has endless health benefits – stress management, weight loss, self-esteem, mental health, to name a few. Among those benefits is the impact it has on a good night’s…
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Aromatherapy to Help You Sleep
Your sense of smell is a very powerful thing. It is our only sense that goes directly into our brains. Smells enter our nostrils and up the olfactory nerve onto the surface of…
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Best Online Resources for the Sleepy
If you're reading this blog post, you're likely part of the 72% of Americans that has researched health information online, whether at work, at home or on a mobile device.…
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Sleep Awareness Week 2017
What is National Sleep Awareness Week? Sunday April 23 through Saturday April 29, 2017, is National Sleep Awareness Week. National Sleep Foundation (NSF) designed the annual…
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Why do I Need a Prescription to Get CPAP and Supplies?
Why do I need a prescription for CPAP? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)in the US classifies CPAP devices as Class II medical devices with possible risks. Therefore, their…
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Should you rent or purchase your next CPAP machine?
What’s the difference between device purchase and rental? Whether you are getting ready to use your first CPAP machine or you’re a seasoned user about to get the latest CPAP…
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SoClean Makes Daily Cleaning of Your CPAP Equipment So Easy
Getting used to CPAP therapy isn’t easy. It’s especially challenging to keep all of the equipment- mask, cushions, headgear, tubing- properly assembled. Not to mention keeping it…
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Finding the Right Tubing (Hose) for Your CPAP
Finding the right tubing for your CPAP and mask can be challenging. In this post we cover the main characteristics of different tubing options, including a guide to finding…
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How to Keep Using CPAP When You Have Nasal Congestion
If CPAP leaves you stuffy, add heated humidification, warm the tubing to stop condensation, and try a saline rinse before bed. A better mask fit, treating allergies, or switching…
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I'm a CPAP User; How Often Do I Need a New Sleep Study?
When to get a repeat sleep study: significant weight change, new symptoms, persistent CPAP issues, and the timelines insurance typically requires.
How to Survive the First Week of Daylight Savings Time
As clocks moved forward this Sunday, the abrupt loss of one-hour sleep can have significant effects on all of us. An adequate duration and quality of sleep is necessary for…