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Between 10 and 30% of Americans suffer from a sleep disorder, with a good portion of those requiring a CPAP machine.

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects up to 10% of the population. CPAP machines are a vital part of managing sleep apnea. Some people have a hard time using their CPAP masks and stop wearing them.

Using a continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) mask can effectively treat sleep apnea. It can also be frustrating. Despite your diligence in wearing the CPAP mask whenever you go to bed, you wake up at night to find you inadvertently took it off. This happens because the mask is uncomfortable. Here are five ways to stop taking off your CPAP mask during the night.

CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure is a machine often prescribed by doctors in treating sleep apnea. To use the machine, you will need tubing, a mask and other CPAP accessories to ensure better sleep. Below are some CPAP accessories for therapy compliance; they can help maintain your device and help you comfortably sleep without interruption.

According to the National Library of Medicine, about .9% of adults 40 years old and above experience Central Sleep Apnea or CSA. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects a person's breathing while sleeping. You can expect disordered sleeping patterns and snoring when diagnosed with sleep apnea. The disorder causes your body to pause breathing when asleep.

Sleep apnea can increase your risk of suffering from several potentially serious health issues such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression. If you have sleep apnea, your doctor may have already advised you to use a CPAP machine.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) affects 26% of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years. If you've been diagnosed with OSAS and you require a CPAP machine, it's vital to keep your machine clean.

Replacing your CPAP supplies may seem wasteful, especially if they seem perfectly operational. It’s not a waste, though, because replacing these items keeps your device clean and in good working condition.

If you sleep less than 6 hours every night, you could be 48% more likely to die of heart disease.

Conducting a sleep study used to be a major inconvenience, but with developments in technology, they are easier than ever and can be conducted in the comfort of your own home! Have you wondered if you might need to have a sleep study done on yourself or wondered if your CPAP pressure is where it should be?

Traveling can exacerbate breathing problems, so this is no time to leave your CPAP machine at home.

CPAP machines are commonly used by people who have sleep apnea or other diagnoses involving their oropharynx. Sometimes using a CPAP can contribute to mouth-breathing, which usually dries out your mouth. Dry mouth can wake you up coughing or with a sore throat. It can also contribute to dental problems. Treatment for CPAP dry mouth can be quite simple with possible remedies that include:

Are you ready for the summer to finally arrive? If so, you're not alone.

If you’re dealing with a sleep apnea disorder and regularly need to ensure access to a working continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, having constant electrical power for the device is essential, even while traveling.

You need sleep - plenty of it, and good quality too. That’s where your CPAP machine comes in. It’s supposed to be your frontline strategy for sleep apnea treatment.

If you suffer from sleep apnea, then you're probably very attached to your CPAP machine. For those who struggle with breathing at night, it can literally be a lifesaving tool. This is why you want to make sure it's always in the best condition.

It's Spring Cleaning time! That special period that comes once a year. The perfect time to take a deep dive into your home and the things you use on a regular basis and give everything a good deep cleaning.

CPAP cleaners are an essential tool for CPAP machine owners. 22 million Americans are affected by sleep apnea. If you have a CPAP machine, a CPAP machine cleaner could change the way you perform CPAP machine maintenance.