Counting sheep is not the solution to a good night’s sleep for some 18 million Americans afflicted with sleep apnea. The answer is often using a CPAP machine that pumps a gentle flow of air to keep airways open, enabling the deep sleep required for good health and a better quality of life.
About 35 individuals from eight states with sleep-disordered breathing participated in the August edition of ‘CPAP Talk Live!’ -- a free town meeting-style conference call support group. The session is a community service of National Sleep Therapy (www.nstherapy.com).
Participants, who either posed their sleep issue questions live during the session or emailed them in advance, discussed sleep issues, CPAP machine usage and maintenance tips, and insurance coverage. Fielding calls were noted sleep disorders expert Dr. Brooke Judd (in photo), head of Sleep Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, and host Eric Cohen, co-founder and President of National Sleep Therapy.
Use of CPAP (pronounced see-pap, an acronym for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the most commonly prescribed treatment for sleep apnea. Chronic fatigue and snoring are the most common symptoms of sleep apnea. Long-term sleep deprivation can lead to serious health issues.
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The free ‘CPAP Talk Live!’ program, held on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm (ET) , is open to individuals who use CPAP for sleep apnea or has sleep issues, health care professionals, and anyone else interested in the topic. To join the conversation on Wednesday, September 3: Just prior to the session, call 1-800.204.6655, enter access code 342-2187#. Questions may be sent in advance either via Facebook or use the cpaptalklive.com form. During each session, NST gives away a $25 gift card to one lucky participant. For more information: 888.867.8840 or support@nstherapy.com.
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