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Monthly Archives: January 2015

How to Talk to a Loved One About a Sleep Disorder

Tips for talking with a loved one about sleep disorder symptoms.

Does your bed partner keep you up at night with their snoring or gasping for air? Are you concerned about their excessive daytime fatigue? Do you suspect they may have a sleep disorder like obstructive sleep apnea? If so, you are not alone and you may be losing sleep as well. Starting a conversation about a potential sleep disorder can be difficult, but CPAPCentral.com has some tips to help.

Be Honest – We recommend being honest through an open conversation about what you are seeing and hearing, as well as your feelings and concerns about the problem.

Provide Proof – For some people, it is hard to believe something without seeing it. Taking a video or audio recording of a loved one during sleep may be the proof they need to be compelled to schedule a sleep test. This recording may also be helpful when talking with a doctor about their sleep concerns.

Listen to the Doctor – Sleep disorders typically need medical consultation to accurately identify and address the root of the disorder. Discourage your loved one from using online forums for the do-it-yourselfer as every person’s situation is different. Have them talk with their doctor or sleep specialist to fully understand their situation. Encourage your loved one to follow the doctor’s orders and remind them it will take persistence, so don’t give up!

Suggest Apnea-Reducing Habits – In addition to doctor’s assistance and diagnosis, encourage your loved one to follow apnea-reducing habits such as weight loss, sleeping on their side, avoiding alcohol, and avoiding drugs that relax the body. These habits can help improve their sleep, especially if they have sleep apnea.

Be Patient – Remind your loved one that a sleep disorder may take time to control and therapies, such as CPAP therapy, may require time to allow them to adjust to the equipment and routine. It is important to be supportive of your loved one every step along the way. The goal is to help them succeed.

Starting a conversation could be hard, however with these tips, CPAPCentral.com is confident you can be adequately prepared for your discussion. We ultimately want to help everyone sleep better. If your loved one is diagnosed with sleep apnea, call CPAPCentral.com at 877-630-7386. We can walk them through selecting a CPAP machine and CPAP mask that fits their lifestyle.

Benefits of Sleep Apnea Therapy

Improving your sleep through sleep apnea therapy

Do you know the benefits of sleep apnea therapy?

You may have heard about the risks of untreated obstructive sleep apnea, but what benefits come with sleep apnea therapy? CPAPCentral.com sheds some light these benefits.

Snoring has been associated with sleep apnea; however snoring is not necessarily present in all cases. A few other symptoms of sleep apnea include insomnia, fatigue, pauses in breathing, waking up gasping for air, and memory problems. What do these symptoms have to do with the benefits sleep apnea therapy? The quick answer: obstructive sleep apnea affects your quality of sleep and taxes your body making daily tasks harder. Sleep apnea therapy reverses these affects and improves your quality of life. See the benefits in more detail below:

BETTER SLEEP with Sleep Apnea Therapy

Sleep apnea interrupts your sleep, sometimes mildly and other times you are completely woken up. With effective sleep apnea therapy, most of your sleep disruptions are reduced significantly allowing you to sleep longer and deeper.

INCREASED QUALITY OF LIFE with Sleep Apnea Therapy

Sleep apnea therapy can improve your quality of life through a better nights’ sleep. People starting sleep apnea therapy feel more energetic and rested, especially if they experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. In addition, your bed partner may sleep better too because distractions from your sleeping, such as snoring and gasping, typically are reduced significantly.

BETTER HEALTH with Sleep Apnea Therapy

Effective sleep apnea therapy can positively affect your overall health. Cardiovascular and heart disease risks typically decrease significantly with sleep apnea therapy, as do the risks for hypertension, stroke, and even diabetes.

Overall, effective sleep apnea therapy can dramatically improve your quality of sleep, quality of life and lower health risks. If you or a loved one show signs of obstructive sleep apnea, CPAPCentral.com highly encourages you to talk to your doctor. With all these benefits, why would you resist?

If diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, contact CPAPCentral.com today to select a CPAP machine and mask to fit your lifestyle!

Unexpected Effects of Sleep Apnea

Untreated sleep apnea can trigger these unexpected side-effects.

When you think of obstructive sleep apnea, you may think of sleep deprivation, waking up during the night, and loud snoring. But did you know depression is common in people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea?

CPAPCentral.com cares about you and wants you to avoid depression and other side-effects of untreated sleep apnea. If you suspect that you or someone you know has a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, we encourage you to talk with your doctor about scheduling a sleep test. See more unexpected effects of untreated obstructive sleep apnea below:

DEPRESSION and Sleep Apnea

Depression is common in people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. In some cases, the depression is treated before noticing the individual has sleep apnea. If you are living with depression, talk with your doctor and be sure to explain your sleeping habits and mention obstructive sleep apnea.

MEMORY PROBLEMS with Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea can also trigger memory problems such as difficulty concentrating, amnesia, and even slow reaction times. Memory and attention problems can be embarrassing while at work or with family, but they should be taken seriously.

FAMILY IMPACT of Sleep Apnea

You may not realize it, but obstructive sleep apnea may be affecting your family and friends. People with obstructive sleep apnea are less likely to participate in social events such as meeting up with friends or spending time with family. Obstructive sleep apnea can be bothering your spouse as well. Loud snoring or gasping for air could be keeping them awake.

If you recognize these symptoms in yourself, as well as the other common symptoms of sleep apnea, it may be time to seek medical advice. If you have similar concerns about a loved one, mention it to them and recommend they visit with their doctor. If diagnosed with sleep apnea, contact CPAPCentral.com to find all of your sleep apnea therapy equipment including auto CPAP machines, CPAP masks and CPAP cleaning supplies.

Kick off the New Year Fully Rested

Tips to help you settle into a healthy sleep routine and feel fully rested.

As 2015 gets into full swing, CPAPCentral.com encourages you to review your pre-sleep routine and use these tips to kick off the New Year fully rested!

For some people, restful sleep comes naturally. However, for others, restful sleep seems more like a wishful dream. Sleep is an important part of our daily routine, and if our body does not get enough sleep, we tend to feel the effects the next morning. What you may not know is losing sleep over a long period of time can also increase risks for disorders like depression, chronic stress, and cognitive impairment among others. CPAPCentral.com offers the following tips to find a full year of restful sleep!

Fully Rested Tip #1: Have consistent sleep times: Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends, can help condition your body for consistent sleep patterns. Having a natural sleep pattern can provide better sleep, and a more alert morning.

Fully Rested Tip #2: Wake up with the sun: Natural sunlight or a bright light in the morning can help keep your circadian rhythms on track. Also, limit your exposure to bright light in the evening.

Fully Rested Tip #3: Exercise regularly: Exercising helps to burn excess energy as well as reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Be careful though, exercising too close to bedtime can actually make sleep more difficult.

Fully Rested Tip #4: Assess your bedroom: Ensure your sleeping environment is cool, dark, and free from any disrupting noises. If you notice any other distractions, such as a bed partner’s snoring, you may want to consider consistent noise from a fan, humidifier, or “white noise” machine. Keep in mind snoring can be part of sleep apnea. If your bed partner’s breathing is not consistent, advise them to see a doctor or visit a sleep lab for sleep apnea screening.

Better sleep may help with your 2015 New Year’s resolutions by giving you a better outlook and more energy! If you try all of these tips and your sleep has not improved, consult your doctor as additional conditions like sleep apnea may be affecting your sleep. If diagnosed with sleep apnea, visit CPAPCentral.com to browse our selection of CPAP machines and CPAP masks or Live Chat with one of our CPAP Experts for additional advice.

RemZzzs®: How to Revitalize Your CPAP Mask

RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners make using your CPAP machine more comfortable.

RemZzzs®: How to Revitalize Your CPAP Mask

Sleep apnea therapy is not always comfortable for some people. The silicone cushions of some CPAP masks can make red marks, sores and irritability of the general area on the user’s face. Thankfully, CPAPCentral.com offers a way to revitalize your CPAP mask with one simple product, RemZzzs® CPAP Mask Liners.

What are RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners?

RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners are specially designed pads that create a barrier between your skin and the silicone on your CPAP mask. This barrier is essential to increase the overall comfort of your CPAP mask! These liners offer more than just comfort. Check out some of the other benefits the RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners offer.

Allows you to use your bedtime facial products
Helps to absorb oils and moisture on your face
Prevents red pressure marks and skin irritations
Eliminates or reduces noisy air leaks
Encourages healing of pressure sores on your face

How Can RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners Improve Mask Seal?

The patented material of the RemZzzs Mask Liners can improve the seal of most CPAP masks by conforming to your facial features without adding pressure to your face. The mask liners can even comfortably conform to irritable scars, blemishes and even facial hair! According to RemZzzs studies, facial hair such as mustaches or beards did not interfere with the effectiveness of the RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liners.

Are you Ready to revitalize your CPAP Mask with RemZzzs?

CPAPCentral.com encourages you not to give up on your sleep apnea therapy because of uncomfortable or painful masks. The CPAP experts at CPAPCentral.com can help you select the right RemZzzs CPAP Mask Liner for your nasal CPAP mask or full face CPAP mask today. If you have any questions or concerns about options to increase the comfort of your CPAP mask, contact CPAPCentral.com today.