If these symptoms sound familiar, we encourage you to take our short quiz below to understand whether you may have sleep apnea.

Data from the Inspire clinical trial showed that 85% of bed partners reported either no snoring or soft snoring by their partners using Inspire sleep apnea therapy.

I am very sorry to hear that you are struggling with your sleep. Unfortunately, this sounds like something you may need to speak with your doctor about since it does not seem like you are struggling with your CPAP therapy.

Never adjust your CPAP settings or cease sleep therapy without consulting your sleep care physician first.

Immediate benefits of using a CPAP machine include reduced snoring, better sleep quality at night and less daytime sleepiness.

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Our testers fall into different categories based on body type, sleep position, and personal preferences. This level of diversity helps to ensure our product ratings are holistic and inclusive of all sleepers.

Best clinical practices for the sleep center adjustment of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in stable chronic alveolar hypoventilation syndromes.

There may arise rare instances of respiratory distress where a hospitalized patient would greatly benefit from CPAP but does not tolerate the mask or is not complaint due to delirium, agitation or factors such as very young age in children or the elderly. In such scenarios, mild sedation with low dose fentanyl or dexmedetomidine can be used to improve compliance, until the therapy is no longer indicated.

The AirMini has earned FAA approval for in-flight use, making it particularly suitable for frequent travelers. A whisper-quiet motor that reaches as low as 25 decibels means you won’t need to worry about disrupting your seatmates.

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Weight loss can be effective if it’s maintained, but research shows only 5% of overweight individuals with OSA who lose weight keep the weight off. OSA symptoms can also return even if weight loss is maintained.

In the long term, a CPAP machine can help prevent high blood pressure, risk of stroke, risk of heart attacks and reduce memory decline, all of which can be side effects of untreated sleep apnea.

Make sure you have your machine checked regularly by an expert from the company that makes the device.