On June 14th, 2021, Philips Respironics announced that they voluntarily recalled a number of their non-invasive ventilation devices and mechanical ventilators. The Respironics recall is estimated…
Teen Obesity Linked to Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is an issue that affects all ages. People typically associate the condition with older generations. However, teenage kids are also at risk. Obesity…
ResMed Beginnings: The Birth of CPAP
ResMed is arguably the face of CPAP. This article explains how they came to be the powerhouse they are today. Timeline 2,000+ years…
Commercial Drivers and Sleep Apnea
Did you know that truck drivers, and other commercial drivers, are a risk on US roadways when they do not adhere to obstructive sleep apnea…
Type 2 Diabetes and OSA Can Lead to Blindness
A recent study claims if you have both Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea, you’re at a high risk of developing an eye disease…
Sleep Apnea: A Factor in Carrie Fisher’s Death
How Apnea Played a Role in Leia’s Death Carrie Fisher, known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, made the news this week when…
Sleep Apnea Disorder and the 18 Million Suffering From It
Apnea Disorder Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that affects up to 18 million people in the United States. Up to 4% of Americans have…
Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Make Sure You Understand Which CPAP Machine You Need
Do you suffer from sleep apnea? If so, you’re not alone. Around 18 million Americans are estimated to have this condition, which causes you to…
CPAP in Television and Movies
12 Times CPAP Made A Guest Appearance in Television A lazy Sunday afternoon playing Words with Friends or some other addicting phone app when one…
Finding The Best CPAP Mask for You
The Best CPAP Mask for Your Nose It can be very frustrating trying out different CPAP masks every night just trying to find the best…
Is Snoring Dangerous To My Health?
My Name is Jason and I Snore…Loudly Many of us are all too familiar with being banished to the couch or spare bedroom because of…
Differences Between CPAP, Auto CPAP, and BiPAP Machines
I have found myself writing a lot of blogs that cater to people that have already been diagnosed and treated for sleep apnea which really…
What’s New With CPAP in 2012
Cuts to CPAP Reimbursement and CPAP Replacement Schedule Hold on to your hats; it’s an election year and the hot topic is still healthcare reform…
CPAP & Sleep Apnea Myths and Truths
Myths About CPAP and Sleep Apnea I can set my watch everyday by the 9 am phone calls or emails about the same CPAP questions that…
Untreated Sleep Apnea and Death of Deadliest Catch Star
Sleep Apnea and Death I would like to start off by saying I am a huge fan of Discovery channel hit series Deadliest Catch and…