Sleep Therapy

Sleep apnea can cause poor quality sleep at night and potentially lead to long-term health issues. Understanding the causes and risk factors associated with sleep apnea can help with prevention and diagnosis for those affected by it. In this blog post, we'll discuss the top risk factors and offer tips on how to reduce the risk of developing sleep apnea. 

Risk Factors Age

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The purpose of a CPAP device is simple. It helps a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe easily during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in your throat so that your airway doesn't collapse when you breathe in.

 

Machine Types

There are different brands of CPAP machines that are available. Each one offers something a little different. CPAP’s primary function is to...

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Explore CPAP Supplies & Accessories

A happy day is only as good as your sleep-filled night. It is estimated that 22 million people have sleep apnea. If you or a loved one are one of those people, you may want to take a look at the accessories and supplies that can make your nights even more enjoyable and CPAP-use easier!

Automatic Cleaner

Because CPAP machines are used every night for your respiratory system, it’s incredibly important to make sure...

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Start the New Year With Better Sleep

Sleep is one of the most important factors of having a healthy and well-balanced life. Like most people in the new year, you may want to make some resolutions to improve your health for 2019. Here are some ideas for CPAP resolutions to start the year strong and alert!

          1. Bye Bye Blue Light

All electronic devices emit blue light or blue wavelengths that stimulate your brain. They increase your...

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Improve Your Life With CPAP Therapy

Do you often have or suffer from high blood pressure, acid reflux, excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, headaches, mood swings or feel depressed? If your answer is yes to a few of these, you may want to make an appointment with your doctor to see if you have a common sleep disorder called sleep apnea. If you already know you have it or know a loved one who may, you are going to want to consider treatment. CPAP therapy can significantly improve...

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November Marks the Great American Smokeout

November marks the Great American Smokeout when smokers are encouraged to finally kick the habit for good. What does smoking do to your sleep apnea and CPAP use? Today’s blog features more information on that.

Needless to say, smoking can have detrimental effects on your health. Those who smoke and have Obstructive Sleep Apnea will have worsened consequences. If you don’t currently have sleep apnea but smoke cigarettes,...

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How Much Do You Know About Sleep Apnea and Women?

Most people think of sleep apnea as a “men’s disease,” but some researchers are beginning to suspect that this is not the case. While sleep apnea in men is often marked by loud snoring, the symptoms are much more subtle in women. That’s why they tend to go undiagnosed much more often than their male counterparts. That’s why today, CarePro is going to talk about what you should know about women and sleep...

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Sleep Apnea Side-Effects: How Dangerous are They?

June is associated with Father’s Day, which is why it’s no surprise that it’s also designated as Men’s Health Month. With that in mind, we’d like to focus on one health condition that affects men more than women—sleep apnea.

There are several different types of sleep apnea, but they have similar outcomes—the airway becomes blocked periodically, leading you to wake up briefly to breathe....

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Stay CPAP Compliant Through Winter

These colder months represent one of the toughest times of the year for CPAP users. The lack of moisture in the air, combined with sleep apnea therapy, can lead to more severe seasonal nasal congestion. Factor in cold and flu season on top of that, and you’re looking at a recipe for non-compliance.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to remedy this:

Warm up the air.

Most sleep experts recommend sleeping in a room that’s...

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Keeping Your CPAP Clean is Key

It may be the middle of winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to put off cleaning until spring! For CPAP users, it’s especially important to keep your equipment sanitized. After all, it is pushing air through your body night after night. Here are a few things you should be doing on a regular basis to keep it in tip-top shape:

Once a day CPAP cleaning

Empty the CPAP humidifier’s water chamber to keep bacteria from building up...

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