With nearly a decade of writing experience, Meagan Remmes leads the creative vision behind Aeroflow Sleep's blog content. She has worked with a wide range of clients in the past; including Mission Hospital, Ingles Markets, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and Advance Auto Parts. Today, her passion is to educate new and existing sleep apnea patients on the benefits of receiving PAP supplies through insurance. You may also find her hanging out with her dog, hiking with her husband, or reading a good book in blissful solitude.
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.
Getting used to CPAP can take a little practice. If you are taking your CPAP mask off during the night, then you aren’t receiving proper treatment. This can be detrimental, especially if you are brand new to CPAP, because you have to use your CPAP equipment a minimum amount in order for your insurance to pay for it.
But how do you stop yourself from removing it during your sleep? It’s easy; Kimberly Allen, an Aeroflow Sleep Respiratory Therapist, once recommended 5 simple ways to keep your CPAP mask on all night. Now, please refer to this updated list, as it has been modified to better serve today’s patients.
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.
You’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and one of the first things on your mind is: “How will I pay for the CPAP machine and supplies?” Usually, this is followed by: “Does my insurance cover CPAP?” And then: “Can I get it cheaper online?”
The top manufacturer of CPAP supplies, ResMed shared this statistic: “As many as 48% of people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes have also been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Even more striking, researchers believe that 86% of obese Type 2 Diabetic patients suffer from sleep apnea.” These two disorders are very heavily connected, which is exactly why Aeroflow Sleep wants you to know about both; especially since our parent company treats both and has Medical Advisors (like Dr. Carleara Weiss and Dr. Rich Marlar) on staff to represent each.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably noticing that your CPAP therapy isn’t as effective as it once was. Maybe your machine is starting to make strange noises, or maybe you’re feeling fatigued again. Whatever the reason, it’s important to take action before your CPAP machine fails. There are 4 common signs that you can look out for. We’ll also cover tips to try out before giving up on your machine, and more importantly, what to do when it’s time to go ahead and replace it.
In 2017, researchers claimed 40% of CPAP users never clean their mask, and more than 80% never clean their tubing. This is a truly disturbing statistic, because although the study is years old now, history repeats itself. Not on Aeroflow Sleep’s watch! Let’s check out why, when, and how to clean your machine, mask, and more so you have the knowledge and tools to rewrite sleep apnea hygiene history.
Do you qualify for Medicaid? What even is Medicaid, and how exactly does it work? And, can you get the PAP equipment you need through Medicaid? If you’re seeking the answers to these questions or similar ones, then you’re in the right place, especially since guidelines have recently changed.
Simply put, sleep apnea is a disorder where someone stops breathing during sleep. The term applies to 3 different types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA,) central sleep apnea (CSA,) and mixed sleep apnea. In today’s blog, we’ll define all 3 types of sleep apnea, discuss their causes and symptoms, and reveal how Aeroflow Sleep has effective therapies to treat every one.
