Aeroflow Sleep would love to be able to supply all of its patients with CPAP equipment covered up to 100% through insurance, but unfortunately, not all CPAP equipment is covered; not even a little bit. That’s why we’re here to distinguish which CPAP supplies you can get from Aeroflow Sleep and which you can’t, especially the in-season specials: travel CPAP machines.
In this day and age, we’ve all grown accustomed to the instant gratification online shopping brings. Things like add-to-cart and same-day-shipping are now expected. Except these functions don’t really exist within online healthcare services, especially those that take insurance. And yet, healthcare is absolutely where we want to see the fastest results. After all, lives may literally depend on it. Aeroflow Sleep understands that. That’s why, today on the blog, we’re walking you through our new trackers.
Another new CPAP mask is now on the market, and this time, it’s part of the popular AirFit mask series by ResMed. In fact, the new AirFit F40 is the next full-face cpap mask to succeed the AirFit F30 (without top-of-head tubing.) Yet, it has so many of its own exciting features to try! That’s why we—Michelle Worley, Director of Clinical Operations & Registered Nurse included—just had to tell you about this product! Read on so you too can find excitement in this revolutionary ResMed CPAP mask.
February is American Heart Month. But what does your heart have to do with your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA,) not to mention your pee? Well, a new study revealed that people with high uric acid and OSA have a higher risk of death, and the way researchers found out about this was all thanks to cardiovascular disease (aka, heart disease.) Joined by our favorite Medical Advisor, Dr. Carleara Weiss, we’ll do a little digging into some risk factors you may not yet know exist.
Aeroflow Sleep understands that CPAP supplies can be expensive. Even after your health insurance is applied, there are deductibles and coinsurance to consider. It can be a total headache, which you’re already suffering from thanks to your medical condition: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA.) You don’t need financial stress to fuel that symptom anymore. By understanding what an FSA and HSA is and how either may be used to cover eligible medical expenses, you’ll have a little extra cash in your pocket for the holidays.
Married couples who do not sleep together in the same room are experiencing sleep divorce. For some, it’s an empowering choice, rebelling against modern society and promoting self-care. For others, it really isn’t a choice; it’s a necessity to get any sleep at all. The latter is especially true among couples with partners who have sleep apnea. Fortunately, there are solutions, and we’re here to tell you about them.
“As a combat veteran myself, I understand the sacrifices our nation’s warfighters have made in defense of our nation. We owe it to these brave men and women and their families to uphold the promises our country has made to them when they took their oath to serve. We must ensure that our veterans receive the quality care that they earned and deserve. In addition, we must work to eliminate barriers that impede veterans from accessing their education and employment benefits and promote opportunities for success outside of the military. I am committed to being a fierce advocate for those who have served our country in uniform.” These are the words of Andrew S. Clyde, included within an email sign-off by “Jaz;” an Aeroflow Sleep patient.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has three levels of severity: mild, moderate, and severe. Which severity you have is measured by how many times your breathing alters during sleep. If this only happens 5-15 times, you have mild OSA. Is that really enough to subject a patient to a lifetime of PAP therapy?
Dr. Neomi Shah, MD, MPH, MSC, is the System Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs in the Department of Medicine, and Professor (with Tenure) in the Department of Medicine, and Associate Division Chief for Academic Affairs in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. At the annual American Academy of Sleep Medicine conference, she defended the unpopular opinion that no, treating mild OSA doesn’t mean you have to use a CPAP. Aeroflow Sleep is here to share (and then, argue against) her research.
Aeroflow Sleep reached out, but Dr. Shah did not respond immediately for comment.
