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Your Personality Type Can Affect Your CPAP Adherence

Photo by Jon Tyson via Unsplash   A personality defines how a person experiences the world, so it is no surprise that these characteristics can have an influence on personal health and treatment o...

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The Benefits of PAP Therapy for Patients With PTSD

Photo by Adi Goldstein via Unsplash   While scientists and clinical researchers are still learning about the complex relationship between sleep apnea and post traumatic stress disorder, studies ha...

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Weight Management - Facts and Strategies for Sleep Apnea Patients

Photo by Siora Photography via Unsplash   Not everyone who has sleep apnea has a weight problem, but over half of those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are either overweight or obese, defined s...

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Mindful PAP Therapy - How to Use Yoga, Meditation, and Other Relaxation Techniques to Improve Your CPAP Experience

Photo by Ben Blennerhassett via Unsplash   Is CPAP the new yoga? Maybe not, but for those prescribed CPAP therapy, the routine can be a relaxing precursor to high quality sleep. Perfecting this ma...

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Sleep Apnea and Mortality

Photo by Mayron Oliveira via Unsplash     High profile events like actress Carrie Fisher’s death from sleep apnea in 2016 attract a lot of media attention, but also tend to stir up some confusion ...

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New Research on COPD-OSA Overlap Syndrome

Photo by LinkedIn Sales Navigator via Unsplash   New research supported by ResMed and the American Thoracic Society seeks to address the specific health conditions of COPD-OSA Overlap Syndrome. Th...

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CPAP Failure - How to Avoid the Worst Case Scenario

Photo by DeMorris Byrd via Unsplash   Treatment compliance is the number-one issue for CPAP and sleep apnea patients, and insurance requirements have made it even more of a pressing issue for thos...

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A Comprehensive Glossary of Sleep Apnea Terms

Photo by Authentic Images via Pikwizard   If you’ve been a sleep apnea patient for some time, you may be familiar with the many terms used to describe the disorder’s symptoms, tests, and treatment...

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