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Procrastination: Another Barrier to Proper Treatment of Sleep Apnea Conditions

Photo by Corina Rainer via Unsplash   According to Sleepapnea.org, over 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea while 80 percent remain untreated. And that number does not even include the mi...

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CPAP Classes Help Patients and Providers Learn From Each Other

photo by Authentic Images via Pikwizard   As we’ve mentioned in previous articles about CPAP support networks, not everyone has access to ongoing help and guidance from a specialist, but there are...

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Sustainable CPAP - How Companies Are Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Sleep Apnea Treatment

Image: Portable Solar Panel by Medistrom   Along with more compact and efficient devices, CPAP manufacturing companies are developing new and greener ways to power their machines, introducing smal...

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Top Five Incentives for CPAP Treatment Adherence

Photo by Pebo via Adobe Stock   CPAP adherence is a major topic in sleep medicine and a challenge for many new patients. Many of us know someone with sleep apnea who is not adhering to prescribed ...

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How Socioeconomic Status Can Affect CPAP Adherence and Treatment Outcomes

photo by Awesome Content via PikWizard   Adherence to treatment has continued to be a problem for CPAP therapy, remaining at roughly 34 percent nationwide and causing its overall success rate to r...

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The Philips Device Recall: Information and Resources for PAP Therapy Patients

Philips Museum in the Netherlands - Photo by Alf van Beem via Wikimedia Commons   This June, Philips Respironics issued a recall for some of their CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and ventilator devices due to s...

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The Best Pillows for Sleep Apnea and CPAP Therapy

Photo by Jude Infantini via Unsplash   One thing that is often overlooked when discussing sleep apnea and sleep apnea treatment is the type of pillow one should choose. Not all pillows offer the s...

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New Studies Focus on CPAP Cardiovascular Benefits

Photo by Giulia Bertelli via Unsplash   According to new research presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2021 International Conference, CPAP therapy reduces the risk of heart attack and ...

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