Where Can I Sell or Donate My Used CPAP Equipment (machine & supplies)?
You can sell, donate, or recycle a used CPAP machine, but you generally cannot hand it to another person to use, because CPAP is a prescription device and the new user needs…
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Insomnia
Sleep Trigger Found in Mice May Help Treat Insomnia in Humans
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a circuit in the brains of mice that regulates their sleep-wake cycle. As many as 25-30% of Americans…
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How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep?
We've covered the effects of using electronics before bed in several blog posts (check out the most recent one here). According to some doctors, drinking alcohol before bed may…
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4 Reasons Why You Should Wear Blue Light Blocking Glasses TONIGHT
I have good news for you. Musicians aren't the only people who can look cool wearing tinted glasses ... inside ... at night. According to research, exposure to artificial light…
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Drowsy Driving vs. Drunk Driving vs. High Driving
It’s well known that there’s a correlation between sleeping patterns and marijuana usage. Research shows that there are some strains that work better at inducing sleepiness or…
JAMA Study Highlights Concerns About Buying Used CPAPs on Craiglist
Why buying a used CPAP machine on Craigslist or eBay is risky: prescription requirements, infection control, pressure settings, and FDA classification.
Children and Sleep Disorders
Easy Ways to Teach Your Child Healthy Sleep Habits [Guest Post]
Author Bio:Ethan Wright is a health enthusiast who believes every great day begins with a good night sleep. He is currently a researcher and writer for Bedding Stock, an online…
Children and Sleep Disorders
Top 5 Things You Should Know About Your Child's Sleep as the School Year Starts
How Much Sleep Does My Child Need? The National Sleep Foundation updated their recommended sleep duration guidelines for all age groups in 2015 based on an expert panel's…
The Skinny on Weight Loss as a Sleep Apnea Treatment
Can weight loss cure sleep apnea? There are clear connections between sleep apnea and other diseases such as diabetes and heart disease that are improved with weight loss. How…
Before Your Sleep StudyFor Doctor's Offices
How to Order a Sleep Study
Sleep apnea affects more than 20 million Americans, yet most are undiagnosed and untreated. A sleep study, whether performed at-home or in a sleep center, is the most effective…
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How Does Sleep Affect Exercise Recovery?
We've covered the benefits of exercise for improving the quality of your sleep and how to balance sleep and exercise (click here). In this post we'll cover the importance of…
How Will Telemedicine Change How Sleep Disorders are Treated?
Telemedicine was a hot topic at this year's Sleep conference, a joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, in Denver, Colorado.…
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What is Floppy Eyelid Syndrome and How is it Related to Sleep Apnea?
Floppy eyelid syndrome is where the upper eyelids become loose and rubbery and flip open easily during sleep, causing redness, irritation, and morning discharge. It is strongly…
What Are the Side Effects of Using CPAP?
CPAP is the only treatment that is 100% effective for treating obstructive sleep apnea, but a lot of patients struggle with using the device properly and using it every night.…
CPAP Alternatives
Answers to Your Questions About Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy
In this guest post, Dr. Eric Kezirian answers your questions about upper airway stimulation therapy with the Inspire device. Positive airway pressure therapy(whether CPAP, BPAP,…
CPAP Alternatives
What is Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Sleep Apnea?
While CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy is the gold-standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, we know that it isn't easy. Barriers to compliance with CPAP…
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New Study Sees Link Between Sleep Duration and Diabetes in Men
In a new study released in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that sleep duration is associated with insulin sensitivity and beta cell…
For Doctor's OfficesTypes of Sleep Studies
Home Sleep Testing vs. an In-Center Study: Which is best for you?
Home sleep test vs in-lab polysomnogram: accuracy, cost, indications, and which test your sleep physician should order.
CPAPCPAP SuppliesInsurance Coverage
Should I Pay Cash for my CPAP Machine and Supplies?
1. You don't have health insurance. This is a no-brainer. If you don't have health insurance, but have sleep apnea, you will need to pay cash for your machine and supplies. If…
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How Often Can I Get a New CPAP Machine?
Like iPhones, CPAP machines have changed a lot over the past few years. The latest models are even starting to look like Apple devices. These changes in the form and function of…
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Does My Dad Have Sleep Anpea?
Sleep apnea is most often identified not by the person suffering with the disease or even their doctor. It's usually a family member who realized there is a problem. The person…
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As Claims of Sleep Apnea Rise, More Vets Receive Diagnosis & Treatment
Since 2009, the number of veterans' claims for sleep apnea has increased by over 150%, USA Today reports. The surge in reports of sleep apnea can be attributed to growing…
Sleep Studies
[Announcement] We’re Opening New Sleep Centers in West Los Angeles and Los Alamitos.
https://twitter.com/SleepDrCEO/status/744021602782875648/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Due to increasing education and awareness of sleep apnea and it's consequences, we've seen an…
For Doctor's OfficesInsurance Coverage
Medicare Coverage for CPAP & Supplies
Medicare Part B covers CPAP after an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis, usually as a 13-month rental that you then own, plus a regular schedule of replacement supplies. You pay…
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Medicare Coverage for Sleep Studies
Are you enrolled in Medicare or have patients who are? Learn about Medicare Part B coverage for sleep studies (Part B covers certain doctor's services, out patient care, medical…
CPAP
Best Online CPAP Support Groups and Resources
CPAP is hard. Proper education during the set-up and beyond is critical. Another key factor for success is support from your healthcare provider, family and friends, or other…
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Sleeping Outside and Camping with CPAP
For me, camping is all about sleeping outside- both the challenges and the rewards. It has taken our family years of trial and error to find exactly the right sleeping…
After Your Sleep StudyFor Doctor's Offices
What do AHI, RERA, Arousal and RDI mean?
RDI, the Respiratory Disturbance Index, counts all breathing disruptions per hour of sleep: apneas, hypopneas, and subtler arousals called RERAs. It is like the AHI but broader,…
What is a CPAP Machine? (Difference Between CPAP, APAP, BiPAP and ASV)
CPAP vs APAP vs BiPAP vs ASV -- how each device type works, who needs which, and how your physician decides what to prescribe.
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What is the Difference Between Nasal, Nasal Pillows and Full Face CPAP Masks?
Nasal pillows seal at the nostrils and are light and minimal, good for active sleepers, glasses-wearers, and lower pressures. Full-face masks cover the nose and mouth and handle…
Before Your Sleep StudyFor Doctor's OfficesSleep Disorders
Which Doctor Should I Talk to About My Sleep Problems?
In a perfect world, you would visit your primary care doctor once a year and spend a solid hour talking about your current health. She’d ask how your family is doing, your…
Before Your Sleep StudyInsurance CoverageSleep Studies
How Much Will a Sleep Study Cost Me?
A home sleep apnea test costs about $150 to $500 out of pocket, while an in-lab study runs $1,000 to $7,000 before insurance. Most plans, including Medicare, cover a medically…
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Driving Drowsy vs. Driving Drunk: the Fatal Mistake Most People Make
We all know that drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal... but did you know that driving sleepy is just as dangerous as drivingdrunk? Not only do car accidents pose a…
CPAP Alternatives
Upper Airway Stimulation to Treat Sleep Apnea (Guest Post)
Here on the Sleep Better, Live Better Blog, we're hosting a series of guest posts to talk about alternatives to CPAP therapy for those who won't or can't use this method to treat…
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Does My Dog Have Sleep Apnea?
True sleep apnea is rare in dogs, but flat-faced breeds like bulldogs and pugs can have breathing pauses, loud snoring, and choking during sleep. If your dog gasps awake, snores…
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How Often Should You Replace Your CPAP Supplies?
Your CPAP’s accessory equipment is a lot like other frequently used health products, such as your toothbrush or a razor: it deteriorates, ceases to function optimally, and can…