A pharmacist’s guide for better self-care and daily living.
In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), intermittent narrowing or complete blockage of the upper airway can occur, preventing airflow. Breathing can stop or become shallow, and pauses in breathing can last from a few seconds to minutes. Furthermore, this can occur…
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The most common ways CPAP cleaners work are through the use of ozone or ultraviolet (UV) light. Data on the safety and efficacy of devices that claim to clean, disinfect, or sanitize CPAP devices and accessories using either of these…
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Taking care of CPAP equipment is vital for sleep apnea patients to benefit the most from CPAP therapy (as I discussed in my article about sleep apnea). Proper and routine care for CPAP machine cleaning and disinfecting will help: Prevent…
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If you’re newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may be wondering, “can I sleep on my side with a CPAP machine?” Well the answer is yes; there are a variety of CPAP masks out there that are suitable for whatever…
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For sleep apnea patients, there is a large variety of CPAP masks available. A key factor in determining which mask works best for you is how you sleep (eg, if you sleep with your mouth open at night). For patients…
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What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a fairly common sleep disorder involving the cessation of breathing during sleep. This cessation of breathing can last from a few seconds to minutes and can occur hundreds of times during a regular…
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As I discussed in my article about sleep apnea and CPAP therapy, CPAP machines work by delivering constant air pressure to a patient’s airways via tubing connected to a mask strapped over the face. Masks come in a variety of…
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For those patients with sleep apnea who find that CPAP masks do not work for them, is too uncomfortable or burdensome, or are just looking for a different sleep apnea treatment option, there are a couple of main alternatives: surgery…
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