Posted on Nov 14, 2011 | 0 comments
Adjusting to CPAP Treatment
For many of you, being diagnosed with Sleep Apnea takes some adjusting to. For many people, the diagnosis of sleep apnea may come as a complete surprise. Is it no surprise then that sleep apnea is also known as the silent killer? Once you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and provided with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) unit, it can take anywhere from a few nights to a few months to adjust to wearing the CPAP. Many people become discouraged fairly soon after starting CPAP treatment...
Posted on Oct 11, 2011 | 0 comments
The Hat Trick
Has anyone ever heard of the Hat Trick- or is anyone currently using it? I came across this “trick” a few years ago and thought it might be a good idea to bring it back to the surface as I think it is a creative solution to a common problem… masks fit issues. Here is how it works- if your mask straps move around during treatment- especially if you are bald or prone to sweating a lot, you might want to try putting on a baseball cap over your mask straps. It helps keep the straps from moving...
Posted on Sep 28, 2011 | 0 comments
CPAP Treatment and Your Animals
Once in a while I receive a call from a driver explaining that his dog chewed his CPAP hose, mask or more recently, the cat’s claws destroyed the hose…. And I always get a good chuckle…. It’s no secret that I’m an avid animal lover and some would even venture to say I have “crazy cat lady” tendencies…. My two male cats rule my home. …And yes- they have also had their encounters with CPAP equipment- although at this stage they don’t really pay it much attention. So, yes… animals...
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 | 0 comments
Humidification and CPAP Treatment
For those of you on CPAP treatment and suffering from a dry throat, bloody nose, congestion, allergies, and or sinus pressure- lack of adequate humidification may the cause of your troubles. There are a small % of CPAP users who do not require humidification, but for most CPAP users, humidification plays an important role in reducing the above symptoms and adding to your general treatment comfort. Your nose is your airway’s humidifier. It warms and humidifies the air that you breathe. When the...
Posted by PPD on Feb 6, 2012 | 0 comments
Still Snoring with PAP Tre...
Have you or your bed partner noticed that you are still snoring or have started snoring again while on PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) treatment? Snoring while on PAP treatment might be the result of the following: Mask leak Weight gain Age The need for pressure adjustments or a titration study Any one or combination of these factors above can cause and or contribute to snoring while on PAP treatment. ...
Posted by PPD on Jan 31, 2012 | 0 comments
Do you ever wake up with painful bloating after PAP(Positive Airway Pressure) treatment?
For many of you on PAP treatment, waking up with a small amount of gas is normal. However, if you are waking up with persistent -painful bloating that interferes with your normal day, this should be addressed and eliminated as quickly as possible. Bloating due to swallowing excessive amounts of air is called...
Complaints of Painful Gas/...
Posted by PPD on Jan 12, 2012 | 0 comments
Who inspires you? Perhaps a famous person or maybe a beloved family member? For some it may be nature or a favorite author- poet. Most recently for me it was a driver who shared with me a poem he had written years ago. I thought I would share it on this blog because it touched my heart, and I hope it touches you in some way too. I continue to be honored to work with so many great...
Driving Through Tears
Posted by PPD on Dec 8, 2011 | 0 comments
How many of you think in terms of the glass being half full or half empty?
Research shows that many of us are pre-programmed to think or react to things in certain ways and the way that we approach life can significantly impact our emotions. (WebMD)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy puts forth the idea that our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors, rather than external things like people or...
The Power of Positive Thin...
Posted by PPD on Nov 23, 2011 | 0 comments
For those of you lucky enough to be home for the holidays, I hope that you are surrounded by those you care about~ whether they be family, neighbors, friends or your loyal pet… For those of you working through the Thanksgiving holiday- I hope that you will be safe in your travels…
Some important CPAP treatment points to remember everyday but especially during the holiday festivities:
1)If...
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