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PAP Therapy Data Downloads: Advantages and Limitations of Old and New Methods
by Amit Jivani

From SD cards to WiFi to smartphone apps, the development of new technology has allowed sleep medicine providers to more conveniently and efficiently view patient data.
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Dreamstation Specifications Sheet
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
Dreamstation Auto CPAP features
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Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
by Amit Jivani
Sleep apnea is a chronic disorder that causes your body to stop breathing while you sleep. It’s a potentially fatal condition with harmful complications that affects 1 in 4 Americans.² However, more than 85% remain undiagnosed and untreated.³Untreated sleep apnea is associated with a variety of dangerous comorbidities such as heart failure, stroke and obesity.
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Different types of CPAP masks: Which is right for you?
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
There are three main types of CPAP masks, and they’re generally available in all sizes. Some manufacturers like ResMed also offer “For Her” versions of these masks, designed specifically for the contours of a woman’s head and face.
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More than 936 million people have obstructive sleep apnea
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
More than 936 million people have obstructive sleep apnea—the disorder’s first prevalence update in more than a decade—according to The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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Obstructive sleep apnea increases risk for type 2 diabetes
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
Patients with untreated moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea were at higher risk for incident type 2 diabetes that was nonlinear along the continuum of apnea-hypopnea index, according to study results published in Chest.
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Living With CPAP
by Amit Jivani

There are three types of sleep apnea

1. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – the most common – is when your upper airway becomes blocked.

2. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is related to the central nervous system and occurs when the brain stops signaling the body to breathe until it detects a lack of oxygen. 3. Complex sleep apnea (CompSA) is a combination of OSA and CSA.

The OSA Cycle Untreated OSA causes sleep deprivation and may increase the risk of Heart attacks, Strokes, High blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes.
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What are the benefits of treating sleep apnea?
by Amit Jivani
What are the benefits of treating sleep apnea? When left untreated, sleep apnea can negatively affect your energy levels, productivity and mental well-being. It can also have long-term, adverse effects on your heart, metabolism and overall health.
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Knowing When to Replace Your Supplies
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
Many sleep apnea patients may not realize the importance of replacing their CPAP supplies to ensure a comfortable, proper fit and maximum effectiveness.
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Living with CPAP: 7 tips for a better experience
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
Getting used to CPAP therapy isn’t always easy. As many people with sleep apnea can attest to, the first time you try your CPAP mask: you hate it. You may feel hesitant about wearing the mask to sleep, or fear you’ll never find a comfortable sleep position. The good news: you’re not alone. The better news: there are plenty of tips and tricks to make it easier to adjust to your sleep apnea therapy so you can get start getting quality sleep every night.
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What is the Impact of Sleep Apnea on Canadians?
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
- An estimated 858,900 (3%) Canadian adults 18 years and older reported being told by a health professional that they have sleep apnea.
- In addition to those who reported being diagnosed with sleep apnea, over 1 in 4 (26%) adults reported symptoms and risk factors that are associated with a high risk of having or developing obstructive sleep apnea.
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Orville's story
by Bold Commerce Collaborator
"Remember, sleep plays a vital role in health. If you're struggling getting used to your PAP system, get help from someone who has been there and done that. It can make a tremendous difference!" —Orville
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- fainting
- fatigue
- osa
- sleep apnea
- snoring
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