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Curt del Principe

Curt del Principe has written many helpful articles for Aeroflow Sleep, including articles on the topic of PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) therapy, PAP machines, living with sleep apnea, and more.

Can Your SmartWatch Detect Sleep Apnea?

Woman wearing smart watch

Today, we’ll take a look at wearable sleep tracking and if it can be used for sleep apnea detection. Then we’ll tell you what you should do if you suspect that you or a loved one may have sleep apnea. But first, you’ll need just a quick understanding of what exactly sleep apnea is and how it’s diagnosed.

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The ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP Machine Latest Product Review & User Guide

picture of woman using the ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP machine

ResMed took the world’s most popular CPAP machine and turned it up to eleven; pun intended! If you’ve recently been searching for a CPAP machine, you’ve probably noticed the hype online around the ResMed AirSense 11, but does it live up to the excitement? How is it different from the AirSense 10? And, is it really worth the upgrade compared to something tried and true?

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The AirFit N20 Ultimate Guide and Review

picture of man wearing the ResMed AirFit N20 Nasal CPAP Mask

If you’re considering the AirFit N20, you don’t need a sales spiel, you need to know how it stacks up in the real world! That’s why we’ve put together this collection of answers to common questions about ResMed’s most popular nasal CPAP mask. In our no-nonsense review we’ll take a look at who this mask is right for and who it’s not right for. Then we’ll compare it against some similar masks so you can make the right decision for you.

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The Ultimate Guide to Heated CPAP Tubing (Who Needs It and How to Use It)

Man sleeping with CPAP mask

Every CPAP user knows there are standard CPAP supplies that sleep apnea patients need to get a good night’s rest; like a CPAP machine, mask, and tubing. Anything else is considered a luxury...until you try it. Heated tubing is one such piece that many consider a necessity.


Today, we’ll answer 8 questions about CPAP tubing; including how it fits into your existing CPAP therapy and if Aeroflow Sleep can get yours covered up to 100% through insurance.

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4 Scary Things That Happen If You Don't Clean Your CPAP

What Happens If You Don't Clean Your CPAP? | Aeroflow Sleep

You know you should clean your CPAP equipment regularly, but doing it every morning is kind of a pain in the butt. It’s easy to let yourself skip a day, but a day can just as easily become a week, a month, or more. But is that really that big of a deal? What happens if you don’t clean your CPAP machine? 

 

 In truth, some pretty scary things can lurk inside a dirty CPAP machine. The warm, dark, and damp environment provides the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, germs, bacteria, and other potentially harmful pathogens. 

 

Don’t be afraid! We’ve put together a few tips on how to make CPAP cleaning quick and painless. But first, let’s take a look at why you really should keep it clean…

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Can You Die From Sleep Apnea? What Research Says You Should Know

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Sleep apnea can be terrifying, both for the patient and their loved ones. You may wake up suddenly, gasping for air, and feeling like you’re choking or suffocating. Or you may witness your sleep partner stop breathing entirely while they sleep. But can you actually die from sleep apnea?

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ResMed myAir: Can This Sleep App Improve Your Sleep?

couple in bed looking at their phones

When 1 in 3 people regularly don’t get enough sleep, who wouldn’t want a personal Sleep Coach on their side? Imagine if that coach could not only tell you what’s affecting your sleep patterns, but give you personalized tips on how to improve your sleep, and show your progress over time.

You’d probably expect to pay out your nasal mask for a service like that. But thanks to the myAir app from ResMed, CPAP users can get exactly that– completely free of charge!

Read on to learn more about how the myAir app can help you sleep better, and how to get started using it.

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6 Great CPAP Camping Tips

camping tent overlooking mountains

Summer’s almost here, and the great outdoors is calling! But if you have sleep apnea you might be tempted to skip the trip… or worse, skip the CPAP. 

Thankfully, even off the grid you can have your CPAP and use it too! And that doesn’t have to mean spending hundreds of dollars on a specialty travel CPAP machine.

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CPAP Chin Straps: Do They Really Work? (Plus How To Pick The Best)

CPAP Chin Straps: Do They Really Work? (Plus How To Pick The Best) | Aeroflow Sleep

Dry mouth. Sore throat. Bad breath. Poor sleep. Can a funny-looking piece of fabric really help all that? Believe it or not, when used with CPAP therapy, a simple, inexpensive chin strap could be your ticket to the best night of sleep you’ve had in years. Today, we’ll take a look at what CPAP chin straps do and what studies say about whether they work. Then, we’ll show you the best CPAP chin straps on the market!

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