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CPAP is the standard when it comes to PAP therapy, but do you know that BiPAP machines are getting more and more attention nowadays? Users that have a hard time breathing with their CPAP therapy may find an ally in BiPAP therapy. This is because BiPAP machines deliver a different setting for inhalation and exhalation.In this article, we will discuss what BiPAP machines do, how much a BiPAP machine costs, and other considerations that one should factor in when making a purchase. Find out more abo …

COVID-19 — more commonly known as the coronavirus — has led to massive disruptions around the globe. From business shutdowns and stock market plunges to event cancellations and travel restrictions, the changes caused by this virus are undeniable, and are affecting practically every citizen in the country.Of course, all of this is being done for good reasons — the high mortality rates of the virus show that it is much more than “just another type of flu.” As of this writing, worldwide, over 183,0 …

When it comes to sleep apnea therapy, quality CPAP equipment will make all the difference for the effectiveness of your treatment. As with other medical devices and machinery, however, your CPAP machine and its various accessories do not last forever. Eventually, they will need to be replaced.Because there are so many interconnected parts involved in CPAP therapy, it can seem a bit intimidating to keep track of when different items need to be replaced. By understanding the general guidelines for …

Determining whether you are suffering from sleep apnea isn’t always easy. Fatigue and irritability are common symptoms of this condition, but they could be related to other sleep problems. While waking up gasping for breath during sleep is a tell-tale sign of sleep apnea, most people fall asleep so quickly after they wake up that they don’t even remember it in the morning.Your bed partner will usually be the one who notices your symptoms during the night. This may include gasping for breath or c …

Recently, WebMD published an article stating that obstructive sleep apnea “doubles [the] risk of death due to heart disease” for nearly 30 million adults in the United States. This common — and commonly overlooked — sleep disorder, in which breathing passages are temporarily blocked off when the upper airway collapses, can negatively impact heart health in several ways.How serious can sleep apnea be in terms of heart health? Just consider the acronym HEARTS that WebMD used to highlight the most …