Oxygen 101

Oxygen is prescribed for a variety of illnesses, but most commonly we see it prescribed for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and hypoxia, which means low oxygen levels. Oxygen is only to be used when prescribed by a qualified physician, and should only be used as prescribed. Your physician will determine when you should be…

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Starting CPAP

Did you know that over 20 million Americans have been prescribed CPAP?  That is a lot of people and of that 20 million, unfortunately 15%-30% are unsuccessful and deemed non-compliant with CPAP. In this article I will outline the common pitfalls and ways you can overcome them, so that you do not become one of…

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The Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea

Sleep disorders have become a significant health issue in the United States. Every year more people are diagnosed with sleep apnea, with an astounding 22 million people estimated to have it. Yet, 80% of the cases of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea go undiagnosed. Unfortunately, sleep apnea cases continue to rise, largely due to the increasing rate of obesity. So, for those of you who were just prescribed a CPAP machine by your doctor, let us help to educate you on the importance of using it.  …

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Choosing your CPAP mask

When I’m speaking with new CPAP patients, mask choice is consistently the toughest point of discussion. There are 2 main categories of CPAP mask available today: nasal masks & full face masks. As a rule of thumb, most patients will want to start with the least medical looking solution possible. Nasal masks are considerably smaller and less…

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