First Ever “Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference”

Inherent dangers of sleepy driving will be on center stage when nearly 350 delegates are expected attend the first-ever “Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference” to be held at the Westin Washington Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore May 11-12. About 80 percent of the participants will represent the trucking industry, said Edward Grandi, executive director of the [...]

As a respiratory therapist I cannot believe the advancements in technology over the last 10 to 15 years. When in school we adapted a small very old but very innovative ventilator called the Bird for transports within the hospital. Portable ventilation for patients in the home was a huge unit built into a wheel chair [...]

Wash your CPAP mask daily (warm soapy water or Citrus II mask cleaner and wipes). Check your filter every other week — clean or replace if dirty. Do not over tighten your mask; it may cause leaks. If you are tightening your mask because of leaks or comfort, your seal may be broken or needs [...]

I live in an area where the power goes out fairly often. A few things I’ve learned: 1) When the power goes out, I wake up FAST! 2) If your doctor prescribes a battery pack for your CPAP, the insurance company will likely pay. 3) If you’re planning on an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) you [...]

In an effort to make the most complicated sleep apnea cases easier to manage while also increasing treatment efficacy, Royal Philips Electronics last week announced the new BiPAP autoSV Advanced, an enhanced sleep-disorder treatment system. Combining clinically proven technologies, the compact device is designed to treat a range of ailments, including complex sleep apnea and [...]

The holidays are usually filled with joy and happiness, but they can also be stressful and overwhelming. Thition.” See Interview Transcript: http://wwwis is especially true for those living with chronic illness. The chaos of the holidays can be exhausting. Learn how you can better prepare for the challenges that the holidays can present. Read the [...]

  COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), also known as Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD), is an umbrella term used to describe chronic lung diseases that are characterized by progressive obstruction of the airflow into and out of the lungs and increased shortness of breath. COPD is an insidious disease, which is often diagnosed after some [...]

By Ronald M. Harper, PhD Posted on: November 16, 2009 Sleep experts are familiar with the obvious consequences of obstructive sleep apnea such as daytime sleepiness. But did you know that nearly half of patients with OSA show depressive signs, and more than one-third show anxiety?1,2 In addition to effects on mood and emotion, more [...]

This is a very good article, the insurance part partains to the US but for Canada it would only be covered under an extended health coverage. Melisa Moore, PhD, a clinical psychologist at the Pediatric Sleep Center in Fairfax, VA, answers common questions about kids and sleep. As every parent, grandparent, relative, and friend of [...]