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Getting quality CPAP treatment depends on more than just the CPAP machine itself. After all, you will need to regularly replace your mask, tubing, and other components to properly maintain your CPAP device. Knowing which parts you need to replace — and when — will help you enjoy consistent, quality treatment.There are also several accessories, that, while not necessarily mandatory for using your CPAP machine, can greatly streamline your usage situation. The right accessories will make it that mu …

1964 was a historic year in medicine. That was the year when U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry confirmed that smoking cigarettes was a direct contributor to lung cancer. Prior to this announcement, smoking was seen as fashionable. Doctors were even used in advertisements for some brands of cigarettes.According to the Harvard Medical School, roughly 42 percent of Americans smoked cigarettes in 1964. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that today, only 13.7 pe …

People suffering from Sleep Apnea find it difficult to breathe during the night. Their breathing is often blocked due to throat and mouth muscle collapse which cuts off the oxygen through the airway passage. These cessations occur from a few times up to hundreds of times in a single night, depending upon the severity of the condition.There are numerous factors responsible for the condition: excessive weight gain, aging, enlarged tonsils, smoking, and high alcohol consumption, etc. We will look i …

If you suffer from sleep apnea, few things could make a bigger difference for your overall well-being than investing in a CPAP machine. Indeed, of all the gifts you could give yourself or a loved one for Christmas, few could have a greater lasting value for your life than being able to take advantage of sleep apnea therapy.Using a CPAP machine won’t merely help you feel better rested in the morning. Taking steps to control sleep apnea will help you avoid more serious health complications that ca …

Sleep apnea affects over 22 million people in the United States, yet it is estimated that as many as 80 percent of those with moderate to severe symptoms remain undiagnosed. Sleep apnea is most likely to occur in men age 40 or older, particularly individuals who are overweight. However, almost anyone could be affected by sleep apnea, including women and children.Sleep apnea is a brief interruption to breathing during sleep. This most often occurs due to a temporary blockage of the breathing pass …