Telehealth is a hot topic. Although its recent rise is partially linked with the decline in in-person visits during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has in fact been heralded as the ‘next big thing’ in healthcare for more than a decade. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has announced its commitment to advancing the use…
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Children, as we recently discussed, are just as likely to suffer from sleep apnea as adults. Their experiences and symptoms often resemble those of adults, but for some children, sleep-disordered breathing is directly related to their development. Fortunately, sleep apnea is treatable in children. While their treatment options vary somewhat from those indicated for adults,…
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Sleep apnea has long been considered a medical concern for older people, but the reality is quite different. Children, from infancy to adolescence, can also suffer from sleep apnea. According to American Family Physician , “Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing is common in children. From 3 percent to 12 percent of children snore, while obstructive sleep apnea…
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The wind picks up, the trees blow down or lose branches, and there goes the electricity! Most people don’t think too much about how an overnight power outage could affect them. However, CPAP users rely on a steady stream of electricity overnight in order to use their equipment. For people with moderate to severe obstructive…
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When you are scheduled for a nocturnal polysomnogram, otherwise known as an attended sleep study, you may have lots of questions and concernsabout this kind of test. Keep in mind that the sleep medicine technologists at most sleep centers are prepared for all of these inquiries; they are also trained to provide you with a…
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This term is used primarily by insurers, but it can be mistaken as judgment against sleep apnea patients who have given treatment a valiant effort but aren’t seeing a positive result. What is CPAP failure, and why do they call it that? The term CPAP failure makes it sound as if the user has failed…
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However, in the event you have specific struggles with using CPAP, or have specific needs above and beyond the typical user, you do have options. Disclaimer: There are many dozens of products that can help CPAP users have a better therapy experience. We cannot review or feature them all here.The best products for our patients…
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Not sure when you should be replacing or replenishing your CPAP equipment? Clip and save this handy schedule and keep with your CPAP supply stash for regular reminders. Remember, the cleaner and better maintained your equipment, the longer it will last you, but many parts (like filters and CPAP masks ) require replacement as they…
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Insurance deductibles are often met by this time of year for many.Might this be your case? If so, we offer this insider tip: Now is the time to take advantage of your post-deductible insurance coverage for CPAP equipment and supplies. Understanding deductibles Every year, starting January 1, your insurance policy(including your CPAP machine insurance coverage)…
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In-house durable medical equipment (DME) providers work in tandem and on site with sleep specialists at sleep centers. (Sound Sleep Health is a sleep center that provides built-in DME provision and support for all CPAP patients.) Independent DME companies do the same work, but off site. Online DME generally provide equipment and supplies for less,…
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Here’s a guide to 3 other key complaints from CPAP users and some basic solutions. Solutions to 6 common problems with CPAP (4-6) #4:The skin on your face is irritated Skin irritation on the face where the mask is positioned can be caused by the following: Poor CPAP mask fit: If your mask doesn’t literally…
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