Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sound Sleep Health ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/blog/) - [Telehealth for sleep evaluations](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/telehealth-for-sleep-evaluations/) - [Will Sleep Apnea Cause Insomnia?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/will-sleep-apnea-cause-insomnia/) - [FAST FACTS: The difference between APAP and CPAP](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-the-difference-between-apap-and-cpap/) - If you are diagnosed with a pretty straightforward case of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may be prescribed positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for treat - [Acid Reflux and Sleep](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/acid-reflux-and-sleep/) - In the old days, we called it heartburn. Now we call it acid reflux, or by its acronym GERDgastroesophageal reflux disease. - [Food and Sleep: What and when we eat matters to the body clock](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/food-and-sleep-what-and-when-we-eat-matters-to-the-body-clock/) - Much has been made in the media about the relationship between what you eat and how well you sleep. - [Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain: Reasons and Answers](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sleep-apnea-and-weight-gain-reasons-and-answers/) - You may have noticed that were big fans of healthy weight management at Sound Sleep Health, and thats no coincidence: we know first-hand how untreated sle - [What causes Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? How do you treat it?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-causes-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-how-do-you-treat-it/) - When fall arrives in the Pacific Northwest, it comes wrapped in a dark, gray, wet blanket. Take one quick look outside. Yes, unfortunately, the dark season is - [9 ways teens benefit when schools start later](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/9-ways-teens-benefit-when-schools-start-later/) - Parents all across the metro area may not be entirely clear on the benefits of the public school district's change to later start times for high schoolers (and - [When is oxygen therapy performed in a sleep lab?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/when-is-oxygen-therapy-performed-in-a-sleep-lab/) - For many patients facing the challenges of using some form of positive airway pressure (PAP) to treat their sleep breathing disorders, the question is often ask - ["How do I clean my CPAP?"](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-do-i-clean-my-cpap/) - Once you start your CPAP therapy to treat your sleep apnea, you may wonder how hard it is to keep cleaning your cpap machine and cpap mask and accessories is ea - [Is caffeine affecting your sleep?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/is-caffeine-affecting-your-sleep/) - Seattleites love their coffee. According to a coffee culture article in The Daily Beast, we number 35 coffee shops for every 100,00 residents, making us the mos - [Alternative therapies for treating your sleep apnea](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/alternative-therapies-for-treating-your-sleep-apnea/) - The most common approaches for treating all sleep health problems include: Prescriptive devices Surgical Pharmaceutical Behavioral - [How to find stillness when you have periodic limb movements](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-to-find-stillness-when-you-have-periodic-limb-movements/) - There is no cure for the movement disorder of sleep known as Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. However, the 4 percent of Americans who suffer from this curious - [How to exercise your way to sleep apnea relief](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-to-exercise-your-way-to-sleep-apnea-relief/) - Most people understand that both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)a mechanical dysfunction of breathing during sleepand central sleep apnea (CSA)a neurolog - [Untreated sleep apnea and high blood pressure: Risks, causes, and correlations](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/untreated-sleep-apnea-and-high-blood-pressure-risks-causes-and-correlations/) - There are people who have been diagnosed with some form of sleep apnea who have not taken the critical step of starting therapy for it. - [How Much Does a PAP (CPAP, APAP, BiPAP) Machine Cost?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-much-does-a-pap-cpap-apap-bipap-machine-cost/) - At Sound Sleep Health, we offer all the necessary equipment to start you on a new course of PAP therapy, as well as accessories and supplies for replenishment. - [If it's not sleep apnea, what is it?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/if-its-not-sleep-apnea-what-is-it/) - Sometimes people have a problem with breathing during sleep that is not diagnosed as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after they've had a sleep study. Upper airwa - [Why is it hard to fall asleep away from home?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/why-is-it-hard-to-fall-asleep-away-from-home/) - We've all experienced the oddness of sleeping in a strange place. We're in a different bed, with or without our usual bed partners. The lighting is different, - [FAST FACTS: 5 examples of poor sleep hygiene](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-5-examples-of-poor-sleep-hygiene/) - In many cases, the problems we have with sleep aren't related to an undetected sleep disorder or other health-related cause. Sometimes we just do things that u - [That evening drag: the problem of smoking and sleep apnea](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/that-evening-drag-the-problem-of-smoking-and-sleep-apnea/) - Smokers often believe that having a bedtime cigarette helps them to sleep better. Nicotine does seem to relax the body in certain ways to make this theory bel - [FAST FACTS: First Night Effect and the Sleep Study](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-first-night-effect-and-the-sleep-study/) - Have you ever wondered if, during your sleep study, you might sleep differently than normal? Maybe you can't sleep at all, or your sleep seems shallow and not - [FAST FACTS: SLEEP APNEA vs SNORING](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-sleep-apnea-vs-snoring/) - DID YOU KNOW? - [Phototherapy and Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/phototherapy-and-delayed-sleep-phase-syndrome-dsps/) - Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, bright light therapy, or blue light therapy, is a popular buzzword these days for people trying to improve their slee - [Night Terrors vs Nightmares: Both Can Be Very Frightening](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/night-terrors-vs-nightmares-both-can-be-very-frightening/) - It's common for people to think nightmares and night terrors refer to the same frightening sleep-related experience. After all, they both happen at night and th - [Restless Leg Syndrome: Causes and Symptoms](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/restless-leg-syndrome-causes-and-symptoms/) - One of the most common sleep disorders may be the one that many people don't even think about. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) affects up to 10 percent of all Amer - [The hazards of Daylight Saving Time: risks and tips](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/the-hazards-of-daylight-saving-time-risks-and-tips/) - Why time changes make us tired - [Burning the midnight oil and creativity](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/burning-the-midnight-oil-and-creativity/) - Are you a creative person? And if so, do you tend to stay up later than most other people in your household? - [FAST FACTS: DROWSY DRIVING IN WASHINGTON STATE](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-drowsy-driving-in-washington-state/) - Recently in Bellingham, a jury found a local man not guilty of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault for falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into a grou - [What is Lucid Dreaming? (History, Benefits, and Techniques)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-lucid-dreaming-history-benefits-and-techniques/) - There's been a lot of recent discussion about the ability to practice something called lucid dreaming. Perhaps the release of the film, Inception, launched wha - [Insomnia vs Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/insomnia-vs-delayed-sleep-phase-syndrome/) - Some people will go to bed at a certain time of night, say 10 or 11 pm, and find it takes them a really long time to fall asleep. However, once they fall asleep - [Peristalsis and Sleep: How both work in tandem with circadian rhythms](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/peristalsis-and-sleep-how-both-work-in-tandem-with-circadian-rhythms/) - Though it may be common to get out of bed at night to use the restroom, very rarely is it due to a need to empty the bowel. - [Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) and Teenagers](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/delayed-sleep-phase-syndrome-dsps-and-teenagers/) - The scenario of the late-night teenager being dragged out of bed in order to go to school is classic. Up until recently, such behavior was blamed on poor sleep - [Hot summer nights? Don't be sleepless in Seattle](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/hot-summer-nights-dont-be-sleepless-in-seattle/) - We've had a few scorching days in Seattle already this year, and it isn't even June. Chances are, this hot and dry weather, like the kind we had last summer, w - [FAST FACTS: Signs and symptoms of hypersomnolence](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-signs-and-symptoms-of-hypersomnolence/) - If you've been reading this blog, you've noticed there are many ways to refer to feeling sleepy all the time, such as: ...daytime fatigue, excessive daytime sl - [Hypersomnolence: Is there such a thing as too much sleep?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/hypersomnolence-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-sleep/) - While insomnia is a frequent battle for many people, feeling tired all the time while getting enough sleep is a challenge for others. - [Why Should You Know About Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/why-should-you-know-about-periodic-limb-movement-disorder/) - Many people recognize that insomnia and sleep apnea are common sleep disorders. However, there's a class of sleep disorders that is fairly common, and yet many - [Seattle Public Schools launch new start times](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/seattle-public-schools-launch-new-start-times/) - Seattle teens are making history when they start school this September. The Seattle Public Schools board of directors decided last November to delay bell times - [People with sleep apnea: Are you diabetic?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/people-with-sleep-apnea-are-you-diabetic/) - Many people who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also have diabetes. If you have sleep apnea and you're not treating it, the odds that you'll become diabetic - [When you come to the intersection of sleep apnea and obesity](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/when-you-come-to-the-intersection-of-sleep-apnea-and-obesity/) - Mny people associate sleep apnea with being overweight, and to a certain extent, it's true. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be caused by the bodily conditio - [What is Dental Sleep Medicine?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-dental-sleep-medicine/) - Dental sleep medicine has been around for over three decades. It was first pursued in conjunction with other treatments (namely continuous positive airway press - [Congratulations! Dr. Gandis Mazeika wins "Top Doc" honor for 2016](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/congratulations-dr-gandis-mazeika-wins-top-doc-honor-for-2016/) - Sound Sleep Health is thrilled to report that Dr. Gandis Mazeika has been honored as a 2016 Top Doctor in the Sleep Medicine category by Seattle Met magaz - [Check out Seattle Met's latest issue featuring Seattle's Top Doctors!](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/check-out-seattle-mets-latest-issue-featuring-seattles-top-doctors/) - For the second time, Sound Sleep Health's Dr. Gandis Mazeika has earned accolades as a 2016 Top Doctor in the Sleep Medicine category by Seattle Met magaz - [Our favorite Seattle sleep medicine dentists](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/our-favorite-seattle-sleep-medicine-dentists/) - Seattle is known for being a community of early adopters. In the field of sleep health, this is definitely the case, as dental sleep medicine emerges as a new a - [Circadian Rhythm Disorder and the Sleep Wake Cycle](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/circadian-rhythm-disorder-and-the-sleep-wake-cycle/) - All human beings follow a specific pattern of activity and rest that more or less corresponds with the 24-hour period of the day. This specific pattern is guide - [COPD: Breathless and sleepless at the same time](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/copd-breathless-and-sleepless-at-the-same-time/) - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now considered by the Centers for Disease Control to be the fourth leading cause of death in the US. The acron - [FAST FACTS: Signs that you might have sleep apnea](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-signs-that-you-might-have-sleep-apnea/) - The most obvious signs of sleep apneathe loud snoring, the gaspingare often the only reasons some people come to see the doctor about sleep breathing diso - [Sleep and skin health: Beauty sleep is not a myth](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sleep-and-skin-health-beauty-sleep-is-not-a-myth/) - There's no easier, quicker way to highlight the signs of aging than to shortchange yourself a good night's sleep. Aging happens, but when signs of it seem prema - [Are you sleeping all the time? (Reasons, Causes and Solutions)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/are-you-sleeping-all-the-time-reasons-causes-and-solutions/) - In case you didn't hear about it in the news... Americans are challenged to get adequate, quality sleep. A CDC report last week reveals that a third of all adul - [Top Reasons to Have a Sleep Study (Test)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/top-reasons-to-have-a-sleep-study-test/) - You may have wondered whether you have a sleep disorder. Maybe you had a string of nights when you couldn't fall asleep. Or: A friend may have recommended tha - [How can you distinguish Periodic Limb Movements from Restless Legs?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-can-you-distinguish-periodic-limb-movements-from-restless-legs/) - Your spouse has recently complained that you kick your legs as you sleep. It makes sense when you see how topsy turvy the sheets and blankets are when you wake - [Renton man's Ambien Experience: A Cautionary Tale](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/renton-mans-ambien-experience-a-cautionary-tale/) - Sound Sleep Health recently helped KOMO News 4 parse out the puzzling aspects of a recent 9-1-1 phone call. The call was made by a Renton man reporting that he - [Does Insurance Pay for Sleep Studies? (Coverage, Costs, and Rates)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/does-insurance-pay-for-sleep-studies-coverage-costs-and-rates/) - Insurance coverage may be the only kind of umbrella that rainy day Seattleites actually use when they can. - [What is the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-the-maintenance-of-wakefulness-test/) - There are a number of other tests performed in sleep clinics besides sleep apnea tests. They help measure the range of effects caused by other sleep disorders. - [What is Insomnia? (Types and Causes)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-insomnia-types-and-causes/) - Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in adults. It has a significant impact on both life expectancy and quality of life, as this sleep disorder lays the g - [Hypertension and Lack of Sleep](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/hypertension-and-lack-of-sleep/) - Today (May 17, 2016) is World Hypertension Day. Hypertension (otherwise known as high blood pressure), affects at least a third of all adults, according to the - [What is Cataplexy and How is it Treated?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-cataplexy-and-how-is-it-treated/) - One of the more stunning symptoms of narcolepsy (see What is Narcolepsy? Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis) is an unusual type of neuromuscular event known as cata - [What is a Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-a-multiple-sleep-latency-test-mslt/) - You recently learned about the sleep disorder, narcolepsy, here at Sound Sleep Health (Narcolepsy: Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis). Critical to arriving at a di - [When is my partner's snoring more than annoying?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/when-is-my-partners-snoring-more-than-annoying/) - Remember, as a child, watching cartoons and seeing the creative, charming ways in which snoring was depicted? People floating above their beds with the inhale, - [Problems with CPAP: When is BiPAP therapy the best treatment?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/problems-with-cpap-when-is-bipap-therapy-the-best-treatment/) - Its fairly common for those who are newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to be placed on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to - [5 things you need to know: Central Apnea & ASV therapy](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/5-things-you-need-to-know-central-apnea-asv-therapy/) - If you've never heard of central sleep apnea and don't know what ASV is, don't worry. Neither are common, but a lot of discussion has centered on both central - [FAST FACTS: Is it possible for sleep apnea to be genetic?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-is-it-possible-for-sleep-apnea-to-be-genetic/) - Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) certainly can be said to run in families. Although there is no such thing as a "sleep apnea gene," there are three ways you can l - [Sleep Medicine Acronyms (From APAP to Zzzz): Part 1, A-D](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sleep-medicine-acronyms-from-apap-to-zzzz-part-1-a-d/) - It can be frustrating trying to understand medical jargon of any kind. Sleep medicine acronyms are no exception. Here is a series on abbreviations you are like - [How does a CPAP machine work?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-does-a-cpap-machine-work/) - Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder of breathing mechanics. - [Sleep Medicine Acronyms (From APAP to Zzzz): Part 2, E-M](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sleep-medicine-acronyms-from-apap-to-zzzz-part-2-e-m/) - This second section highlights terms that start with the letters E through M. - [FAST FACTS: THE ABCS OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-the-abcs-of-positive-airway-pressure/) - Positive airway pressure (PAP) actually refers to several therapy delivery systems used to treat various forms of sleep apnea. - [Sleep Medicine Acronyms (From APAP to Zzzz): Part 4, S-Z](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sleep-medicine-acronyms-from-apap-to-zzzz-part-4-s-z/) - This fourth section highlights terms that start with the letters S through Z. - [Sleep Apnea, Opioid Pain Medication, and the Sleep Study](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sleep-apnea-opioid-pain-medication-and-the-sleep-study/) - Chronic pain is the enemy of sleep. It leads to sleep complaints for an estimated 28 million Americans. At the same time, millions also suffer from another chro - [Adaptive Servo Ventilation (ASV) and Central Sleep Apnea](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/adaptive-servo-ventilation-asv-and-central-sleep-apnea/) - We have discussed the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently at this blog. Recently we also introduced central sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS), a d - [Sleep architecture: The stages and cycles of sleep](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/sleep-architecture-the-stages-and-cycles-of-sleep/) - It may surprise some people that sleep is not a singular process. Rather, it is characterized by a series of patterns of brain activity that are distinctively - [Marijuana: Is it an effective sleep aid?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/marijuana-is-it-an-effective-sleep-aid/) - Since Washington state legalized marijuana in November 2012, a key question in the field of sleep health has been raised repeatedly: Can marijuana help us sle - [The Darkest Night Of The Year, According To Our Circadian Rhythms](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/the-darkest-night-of-the-year-according-to-our-circadian-rhythms/) - Of course, the significance of this date has everything to do with our reliance on the light-dark cycles of the planet to keep our circadian rhythms aligned wit - [Did you know? Stubborn insomnia may actually be sleep apnea](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/did-you-know-stubborn-insomnia-may-actually-be-sleep-apnea/) - Recent research suggests that those with stubborn insomniawho have not responded to a variety of drugs and therapiesmay not have insomnia at all. - [Traveling with a CPAP Machine: Tips, Tricks, and Options](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/traveling-with-a-cpap-machine-tips-tricks-and-options/) - One of the key reasons why a person using CPAP may not be as compliant with their therapy is travel. - [What's the difference between a snore guard and an oral appliance?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-snore-guard-and-an-oral-appliance/) - The latest trend in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP): oral appliance therapy - [FAST FACTS: 10 clues you might be sleep deprived](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/fast-facts-10-clues-you-might-be-sleep-deprived/) - Sleep deprivation doesn't always show up in obvious ways. The constant yawning, need for naps during the day, and struggle to get out of bed in the morning eve - [When sleep loss leads to weight gain](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/when-sleep-loss-leads-to-weight-gain/) - We lose sleep for all kinds of reasons. We also gain weight for all kinds of reasons. However, when it comes to either concern, there's a well-established ass - [What is an Overnight Sleep Study (Polysomnogram)?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-an-overnight-sleep-study-polysomnogram/) - If your doctor suspects you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, sleep related movements, or narcolepsy, he or she may refer you to a sleep center for an ove - [What is Narcolepsy? (Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-narcolepsy-signs-symptoms-and-diagnosis/) - Boston lawyer and marathoner Julie Flygare brought national attention to the sleep disorder known as narcolepsy with the release of her memoir, Wide Awake & Dre - [When To Get New CPAP Supplies (Masks, Tubing, Filters & Machine)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/when-to-get-new-cpap-supplies-masks-tubing-filters-machine/) - Once you receive and begin to use your CPAP equipment, you will need to take good care to maintain it. You will also need to check it on a regular basis to make - [Cant Sleep? Common Causes and Reasons](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/cant-sleep-common-causes-and-reasons/) - Do you ever find yourself complaining, Im having trouble sleeping or I cant sleep? If so, youre not alone. In fact, youre not even among - [Ignore insomnia at your peril: Side effects & consequences](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/ignore-insomnia-at-your-peril-side-effects-consequences/) - Not getting enough sleep can make anybody miserable, even if it's only one night, now and again. For some, though, insomnia is a frequent and ongoing reality. - [Why is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) recommended for insomnia?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/why-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-recommended-for-insomnia/) - What is the treatment you first think of for managing insomnia? Most people automatically think of hypnotic sleep aids like Ambien as the go-to treatment for s - [How can sleep benefit from massage therapy?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-can-sleep-benefit-from-massage-therapy/) - Insomnia, as we've discussed at this blog previously, leads to problems with intense fatigue and cognitive "fog," as well as adverse influences over mood, if it - [How to use relaxation techniques & exercises to fall asleep](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-to-use-relaxation-techniques-exercises-to-fall-asleep/) - Often, insomnia is the outcome of our inability to relax at night. It can be hard to wind down after a long, stressful day. - [When chronic pain is the enemy of sleep](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/when-chronic-pain-is-the-enemy-of-sleep/) - According to statistics from the 2015 Sleep in America Poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation: - [Is your deductible met? You can save on CPAP supplies NOW](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/is-your-deductible-met-you-can-save-on-cpap-supplies-now/) - This is the time of year when you could be saving a good deal of money on all facets of your sleep apnea therapy. Insurance deductibles are often met by this - [10 CPAP supplies & accessories that might be new to you](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/10-cpap-supplies-accessories-that-might-be-new-to-you/) - Once you set up your CPAP therapy system at home, you should be "good to go." However, in the event you have specific struggles with using CPAP, or have specif - [Cancer & sleep apnea: The blood oxygen compromise](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/cancer-sleep-apnea-the-blood-oxygen-compromise/) - Sometimes it may seem as if every chronic health concern can be traced back to untreated sleep apnea. And in many ways, that's not an unrealistic conclusion, g - [What is melatonin and how does it work? (Benefits and Usage)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-melatonin-and-how-does-it-work-benefits-and-usage/) - "Melatonin use among adults in the United States more than doubled between 2007 and 2012," with over 3 million people currently taking the supplement. - [The high price of untreated sleep apnea](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/the-high-price-of-untreated-sleep-apnea/) - After insomnia, sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder in the US, affecting nearly 20 million Americans. - [How to make friends with your CPAP machine](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-to-make-friends-with-your-cpap-machine/) - Getting to know your CPAP therapy can be awkward and uncomfortable, just like it can be when you are getting to know a perfect stranger. - [Check out these solutions for 6 common problems with CPAP (Part One)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/check-out-these-solutions-for-6-common-problems-with-cpap-part-one/) - Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is considered the gold standard for treating sleep apnea (especially obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA). Howe - [Check out these solutions for 6 common problems with CPAP (Part Two)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/check-out-these-solutions-for-6-common-problems-with-cpap-part-two/) - In our last blog post, we discussed 3 of 6 common problems with using CPAP: trouble falling asleep, dryness, and problems with congestion. Here's a guide to 3 - [Characteristics of the best Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Companies](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/characteristics-of-the-best-durable-medical-equipment-dme-companies/) - Many new CPAP patients don't realize they have options for purchasing or renting equipment for their therapy. - [Using Auto-CPAP (APAP) Therapy: It's not a set-and-forget option](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/using-auto-cpap-apap-therapy-its-not-a-set-and-forget-option/) - Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be difficult to treat. Finding the perfect air pressure setting for some patients can be a real challenge. For this reason, ma - [How to prepare for a sleep study (polysomnogram)](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-sleep-study-polysomnogram/) - When you are scheduled for a nocturnal polysomnogram, otherwise known as an attended sleep study, you may have lots of questions and concerns about this kind of - [What is bruxism and how does it impact sleep?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-is-bruxism-and-how-does-it-impact-sleep/) - Bruxism is the act of clenching or grinding your teeth, either out of habit or unconsciously. Though some people grind their teeth unwittingly during the day, m - [Should CPAP users worry if they lose power to their machines?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/should-cpap-users-worry-if-they-lose-power-to-their-machines/) - Winter is coming, and so is the weather that comes with it: high winds, heavy ran, snow, and ice, all of which can cause the power grid to go down during the ni - [What kinds of medical problems cause insomnia?](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/what-kinds-of-medical-problems-cause-insomnia/) - You may struggle with sleeping problems even though you practice good sleep hygiene. Did you know that many chronic illnesses or medical conditions can also c - [How to find the Best CPAP Mask](https://www.soundsleephealth.com/how-to-find-the-best-cpap-mask/) - Whether you've been newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, or you are in the market for a new CPAP mask, you still need to find a mask that fits you correctly and fe - [Can kids have sleep apnea? Yes! 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