Category / Sleep Research

As a sleep apnea patient, you might occasionally wonder, how can you determine the right CPAP pressure settings? It’s simple. Note that what determines your CPAP pressure settings is referred to as overnight titration. Titration refers to the process used to find the optimum pressure that works specifically for a patient. In this study, a…

Do you use a CPAP mask to deal with sleep apnea? If so, it’s essential to choose the best soap for cleaning the device. But some ask: How can I get the best soaps? Indeed, what are these best soaps? Well, the best soaps for cleaning your CPAP mask and its tubing are usually unscented.…

COVID-19 coronavirus infection is an acute respiratory viral infection whose complications can include viral pneumonia, resulting in life-threatening inflammatory lung damage or respiratory failure, with a risk of death. Transmission occurs through the airborne route from one person to another by sneezing or coughing. The contact-domestic route of transmission is also possible. The main symptoms…

It is not uncommon to hear about eye irritation from those who use CPAP to treat sleep apnea. This side effect is not dangerous in the vast majority of cases, but can cause considerable discomfort. If not treated in time, it can lead to microtraumatization and inflammation – conjunctivitis. But if you understand the cause…

If you’re taking CPAP therapy for the first time, you know how challenging it can be- you have some entirely new and unwelcome bedmates. These include the whirrs of the CPAP machine and its tubing. Well, things usually become easier after several days. After a while, you can even sleep better- It’s the end of…

An important step in CPAP therapy is the selection of airway pressure. Patients are helped in this by a somnologist after laboratory analysis of sleep quality. The strength of the air flow should be such as to prevent the relaxed structures of the pharynx from closing. But sometimes the device is set correctly, but you…

If you are using CPAP and you get a cold, do you continue using it or take a break? This is a question that many people face when they come down with the common cold. In this article, we will explore both options and help you decide what is best for you. Should you use…

If you are using a CPAP machine to help with your sleep apnea, then you know how important it is to have the humidifier properly filled with water. If the humidity level is too low, you can experience dryness and irritation in your nose and throat. If the humidity level is too high, you can…