CPAP Talk-Live December Topics: Gadgets, Apps, and Better Sleep

Can an iPhone really improve your sleep?

In movies and cartoons, people who snore are often used as punch lines and laughingstocks. But an affliction like sleep apnea really isn’t a laughing matter. Some 20 million Americans have sleep apnea -- but most have yet to be diagnosed!

A free group virtual support session, ‘CPAP Talk –Live!,’ for anyone who has (or thinks they have) sleep apnea is set for Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6 – 7 pm (ET). The town-hall-style forums are held at the same time on the first Wednesday of each month, sponsored by National Sleep Therapy (www.nstherapy.com). Last month, 30 people from 10 states participated. (To participate: Just prior to the session, call 1-800.204.6655, enter access code 342-2187#.)

National Sleep Therapy President and session host Eric Cohen, says, “Snoring may indicate that an individual has sleep apnea, but chronic fatigue can be a more subtle red flag. A sleep test will tell, and, if confirmed, a physician may prescribe CPAP therapy (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), a device that uses gentle air flow to keep airways open to allow deep sleep.

Ignoring chronic fatigue can exacerbate high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and/or weight gain, as well as highway or workplace accidents. Untreated, lack of deep sleep can lead to a lower quality of life and even a shorter life expectancy.

Among topics of the Dec. 3 town hall-style forum will be:

- SoClean – User reviews of a new device that simultaneously disinfects the CPAP mask, headgear, hose and water chamber in about 7 minutes.

- A review of Smartphone apps that can monitor your sleep and/or help you sleep using sound or other relaxation techniques.

- New S+ unit – monitors and analyzes breathing and movements, give suggestions for better sleep.

Interested individuals may also send questions in advance either via Facebook or using 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. - Stanley Hurwitz / (508) 269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

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