Anyone who has been diagnosed with sleep apnea – or thinks they might have it – will benefit from the free ‘CPAP Talk – Live!’ virtual support group session on Wednesday, October 1 from 7 – 8 pm (ET). The monthly session is open to all. In last month’s session, 30 individuals from six states joined the discussion. Typically, health care professionals participate.
Program host is Eric Cohen, President and co-founder of sponsor National Sleep Therapy (www.nstherapy.com), who will be joined by Amy Michaud, Territory Manager for ResMed. She will introduce the company’s new CPAP mask product line and answer caller questions. ResMed is a leading maker of products for the treatment of sleep disorders. As a bonus, five individuals who register in advance of the October 1st session will win a free mask a free Resmed mask they can use with any CPAP machine. (For a sneak peek at the new mask lineup, visit http://www.resmed.com/us/en/consumer/products/masks.html) Shown: ResMed N10 mask.
Over 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, though most have yet to be diagnosed. Among the more famous people who have sleep apnea and use CPAP masks are Rosie O’Donnell, William Shatner, and Shaquille O’Neal. There is evidence that Sir Winston Churchill and Napoleon Bonaparte may have had sleep apnea.
Once diagnosed, doctors often prescribe CPAP therapy that makes it possible to get the periods of deep sleep the body needs to rejuvenate for the rest it needs. CPAP (pronounced see-pap) is an acronym for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
“The CPAP machine is the best way to treat sleep apnea. It also eliminates the snoring that frequently accompanies apnea so others can sleep better, too. Our goal is to help CPAP users get the most out of therapy so they can sleep like a baby,” says Cohen. “Together, we can get there.” National Sleep Therapy provides the monthly program as a community service.
‘CPAP Talk – Live!’ is held on the first Wednesday of each month, is open to all. Anyone interested in joining the conversation on October 1 from 7 – 8 p.m. (ET): Just prior to the session, call 1-800.204.6655, enter access code 342-2187#. Interested persons may submit questions in advance either via Facebook or use the cpaptalklive.com form. During each session, NST gives away a $25 gift card to one participant. For more information: 888.867.8840 or support@nstherapy.com.
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