While many sleep medicine professionals consider continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) the ‘gold standard’ for treating sleep apnea, adhering to CPAP therapy can be difficult for many first-time users.
‘CPAP adherence’ is defined as using your CPAP device consistently for 4 or hours or more per night. For many individuals, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to get used to CPAP.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when a physical blockage in your airway stops you from breathing while sleeping. While there are several risk factors that put you at risk for developing OSA, could your neck size be one? We’ve teamed up with Aeroflow Sleep Science Advisor Dr. Carleara Weiss to bring you the answer!
Did you know it's estimated that only 7% of people sleep on their stomachs? While stomach sleeping is one of the rarest sleeping positions, there are a multitude of CPAP mask options available for obstructive sleep apnea patients who prefer to sleep on their stomachs.
With continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP therapy, finding the right mask can be difficult at first. To help with your mask selection process, we’re sharing which CPAP masks are most popular among stomach sleepers.
If you have been recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (or CPAP therapy), you likely understand how difficult it can be to find the right CPAP mask for your sleep apnea treatment.
There are a lot of different factors that go into determining which CPAP mask is the best for you. Your sleep specialist will consider your face shape, if you are a mouth breather or nose breather, if you have facial hair, if you suffer from claustrophobia, and even your sleeping position.
In this article, we’ll share which masks we recommend for CPAP users who sleep on their side. After all, research shows side sleeping is the most popular sleeping position! Continue reading to learn more about which masks are ideal for side sleeping CPAP users.
We all know drinking water is an important contributor to our overall well-being. In fact, according to the CDC, water intake is critical to our health because it helps us maintain a normal body temperature and it helps prevent dehydration symptoms like unclear thinking, mood change, and overheating.
Because our bodies need water to function properly, we start to feel unwell if we don’t have enough water to drink. But could a glass of water help with more than just minor ailments, like a headache? Even more, could proper hydration help alleviate sleep apnea symptoms and lead to better sleep? To provide you with the answers, we’ve teamed up with Aeroflow Sleep Science Advisor, Dr. Carleara Weiss, to discuss the role hydration plays in sleeping well.
The wait is finally over! The ResMed AirCurve 11 is now available at Aeroflow Sleep, where you can get your sleep therapy equipment covered up to 100% through insurance.
But what’s all of the hype about? Today, we’re sharing 5 reasons why we think the new AirCurve 11 BiPAP Machine stands out, and answering some of the questions you may have!
How do you know if you have obstructive sleep apnea or not? The best place to start is by speaking with your healthcare provider, who will likely refer you to a sleep specialist for a sleep study. While an overnight sleep study may sound intimidating at first, this technology has come a long way. It’s even possible to complete a sleep study in the comfort of your own home! These are called at-home sleep studies; keep reading for a brief overview of what they are and how they work.
While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is typically the go-to treatment option healthcare professionals prescribe, some patients may opt for surgical procedures instead. Surgery is often reserved for individuals who have tried non-surgical treatments—like CPAP or oral appliance therapy—but have not found success in doing so. Surgery may be an option for cases ranging from mild to severe OSA, so to provide more information on this topic, we’re answering the most commonly asked questions about sleep apnea surgery with the help of Aeroflow Sleep Science Advisor, Dr. Carleara Weiss.
“No sugar before bed!” You’ve likely either told a child, grandchild, or spouse this, or maybe you were on the receiving end of this advice. We all know sugar is not the best for us, but what actually happens to our bodies when we eat sugar before bed? Today, we’ve teamed up with Dr. Monique May, Board-Certified Family Physician and Aeroflow Sleep Medical Advisory Board member, to discuss sugar’s impact on both your sleep and overall health.
Maybe you’re a new CPAP user, or maybe you’ve never even heard of this life-saving sleep apnea treatment. Either way, you’re in the right place! In today’s blog, Aeroflow Sleep’s Science Advisor, Dr. Carleara Weiss joins us, giving a basic overview of all things CPAP.
