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Does Menopause Cause Sleep Problems?

| Dr. Vidya Pai, MD

Does Menopause Cause Sleep Problems?

Menopause brings many challenges to women as they age, including changes in sleep. Sleep disorders affect 39% to 47% of perimenopausal women and 35% to 60% o...

Relationship Between Alcohol And Sleep Apnea

| Dr. Vidya Pai, MD

Relationship Between Alcohol And Sleep Apnea

Alcohol relaxes the muscles around your airway and makes it harder to wake when your breathing stops, so it tends to worsen sleep apnea, especially close to ...

Sleep Apnea and Genetic Problems

| Dr. Kunal Agarwal, MD

Sleep Apnea and Genetic Problems

Where does sleep apnea come from? Many researchers have suggested that the condition may be genetic. Yet others argue lifestyle and environmental factors pla...

The Best CPAP Masks Under $100

| Dr. Kunal Agarwal, MD

The Best CPAP Masks Under $100

Here’s our list of the best CPAP masks under $100 at The CPAP Shop. When it comes to affordable, quality masks, The CPAP Shop has you covered. Generally, our...

Why Does my CPAP Smell Bad?

| Dr. Vidya Pai, MD

Why Does my CPAP Smell Bad?

A bad smell from your CPAP almost always means mold, bacteria, or a dirty filter, usually from moisture sitting in the humidifier chamber, tubing, or mask lo...

How Does the Weather Affect CPAP Therapy?

| Chris Vasta

How Does the Weather Affect CPAP Therapy?

The use of a CPAP machine to deliver pressurized air to prevent apneas is one of the most common treatments for sleep apnea provided today. Consistent use of...

What is an APAP Machine?

| Chris Vasta

What is an APAP Machine?

Automatic positive airway pressure, APAP, is one of the three main forms of positive airway pressure or PAP therapy. APAP automatically adjusts to meet each ...

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