Get an Open Ended Rx for Sleep Mask/ Machine

Gratitude from a patient who took the advice on SleepGuide and got an open ended prescription for a sleep mask and sleep apnea machine: Wow…

Started by Mike

CNN Reports on Oral Appliance

Started by Mike

How do you keep your mouth shut when you're sleeping?

Just baffles me.  If you go into "sleep paralysis" in your sleep, what keeps your mouth shut?

Started by Matt

CMS Cuts CPAP Reimbursement in Nine Competitive Bidding Areas

From Sleep Review e-magazine: "CMS Cuts CPAP Reimbursement in Nine Competitive Bidding AreasCMS announced last week that starting January 1…

Started by Judy

All this talk about machines that record data --- how can the patient see that?

Im really lost reading about these machines that record data.   I had a defective machine, but the doctor's office got the manufacture to s…

Started by Mark Douglas

Pronunciation of UARS

In informal conversation, what is the most common pronunciation of UARS?   I have heard "you - ares" and "warz" (rhymes with "cars").   Say…

Started by Banyon

what causes the air to fill up in the mouth and force the lips open

This is my problem. After a minute of relaxation, I can feel the air start to build in my cheeks and then poof! Does anyone know what cause…

Started by cheryl

Which breathing machine to choose, ResMed or Respironics?

I have had my sleep evaluation last night, and I am researching on the best brand/model to choose for my new breathing machine, can you hel…

Started by Robert Jenkins

Difficulty Exhaling

On my journies thru different sleep forums, I see many people saying it's too hard to exhale with their PAP therapy.  I just posted a topic…

Started by SleepMBA