Sleep Apnea in Men

Did you know that sleep apnea in men is remarkably common! Studies show approximately 24% of young middle-aged men and 70% of older men suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep insufficiency…

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Sleep Apnea in Women

Sleep apnea is often thought primarily as affecting males. The notion that men are more susceptible leads to and overlooked diagnosis of sleep apnea in women. But the reality is,…

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Hippity Hoppity let’s Talk Hypopnea.

Hypopnea is abnormally slow or shallow breathing. During a hypopnea event a person experiences a 10 second period when their breathing is reduced by 50 percent or more. Like sleep…

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How Treating Sleep Apnea can Help Your Family

There are numerous benefits to treating sleep apnea which include, better sleep quality, as well as health and mood, an increase in energy and improved intimacy, stronger immune system, improved…

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New Year… New CPAP!

We talk a lot about the importance of replacing CPAP supplies such as the mask, tubing, water chamber and filters but what about the actual device. Did you know the…

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Winterizing your CPAP

For CPAP machines and for your comfort and health, getting your CPAP device winter ready can prove to be necessary. Colder weather means cold and flu season so extra sanitizing…

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