Parkway SleepHealth

Stop strapping your CPAP mask on like you are re-entering Earth's atmosphere. If it leaks, making it tighter just ruins the seal. Get the right size and mask style instead. #cpaptips #sleepapnea #cpapmask #sleephigiene

Back sleepers listen up because your sleeping position might actually be causing your bloating. Try flipping onto your side or propping up your upper body tonight. #bloatingtips #guthealth #sleepingtips #digestion

Why your CPAP might feel like it stops working halfway through the night. If you sleep on your back, gravity makes your airway way more prone to collapse compared to side sleeping. #cpaptreatment #sleepapneaawareness #sleeppositions #cpaptips

If your mouth keeps falling open with nasal pillows, tightening your mask is not going to fix it. #cpapmask #nasalpillows #cpaptips #sleepapnea

Why cranking up your CPAP pressure is a bad idea. If you have central sleep apnea instead of obstructive, more air wont fix the lack of respiratory effort from your brain. You have to check your data. #sleepapnea #cpap #cpaptips #sleephacks

Please stop cranking your CPAP pressure up to 20 just because a random person online told you to. More pressure is not always better and you need to actually know what is happening before you mess with your settings. #cpap #sleepapnea #cpaptips #cpapsettings

Stop panicking over one bad CPAP night and check your actual trends instead. If your AHI is consistently high or you keep seeing central events, it is time to call your sleep provider. #cpaptips #sleepapnea #cpaptreatment #sleepehustle

Your CPAP machine thinks you are sleeping when you are actually just lying awake at 4am. Since it doesn't measure brain waves, irregular breathing tricks the device into logging sleep time when you are wide awake. #cpaptips #sleepapneamedication #sleeplab #cpaptreatment

Ever wonder why your mouth falls open while you're sleeping? 😴 Nasal congestion could be the reason! When your nose is blocked, your body may switch to mouth breathing to get the air it needs. #CPAPTips #NasalCongestion #MouthBreathing #SleepApnea #Shorts

Stop panicking when your CPAP AHI isn't zero every morning. You do not need a zero to sleep well. Anything under five is already in the normal range. Stop stressing over that daily number. #cpaptips #sleepapnea #cpaptherapy #cpapmask

Waking up with a mouth as dry as the Sahara even though you're using a nasal CPAP mask? 😩 Your mouth might be leaking air while you sleep! #CPAPTips #CPAPDryMouth #SleepApnea #CPAPMask #Shorts

Harsh cleaners can damage your mask and other CPAP parts — and stronger definitely doesn’t mean cleaner. For most washable CPAP equipment, simple cleaning is all you need. #cpapcleaning #cpaptips #sleepapnea #cpapmask #Shorts

Maxing out your CPAP humidity for dry mouth is a trap. Cranking it to the highest setting just gives you rain out where condensation forms in the tube and makes it feel like your machine is waterboarding you. #cpaptips #cpaptherapy #sleepapnea #cpaplife

Does a chin strap actually work if your jaw drops open during sleep? For nasal mask users, it might be worth trying, but remember you are not packing a suitcase that is three pounds over the airline limit.  #nasalmask #chinstrap #sleepapnea #cpapmask

Please stop taping your mouth shut based on what you see online. If you have nasal congestion or breathing trouble, slapping emergency tape over your face is a terrible idea. Talk to a professional before trying this. #mouthtaping #mouthtape #breathingproblems #wellnesshacks

Stop using ozone machines to clean your CPAP right now. The FDA actually warns against these gadgets because they can ruin your equipment and void your warranty. #cpapcleaning #cpaptips #sleepapneamedication #fdawarning

Tightening your CPAP straps won't fix a mask leak if you are making this one mistake with your cushion. Stop cranking down the straps like Hannibal Lecter and try this fix instead. #cpaptips #cpapmask #sleepapnea #cpapcleaning #Shorts

Why your CPAP mask makes you feel like you cannot breathe. It might actually be because your starting pressure is too low or your ramp settings are messing with you. #cpap #sleepapnea #cpaptips #sleephacks #Shorts

Why your mouth feels like the Sahara after sleeping with a CPAP. If you use nasal pillows or a nasal mask, pressurized air might be escaping while you are out cold. Cranking up your humidifier will not fix it if your mouth is open all night. #cpaplife #sleepapnea  #sleephacks

Stop washing your CPAP mask with bleach and alcohol. You are actually destroying the silicone and shortening the life of your gear. Just use mild soap and warm water like the manual says. #cpapcleaning #cpaptips #sleepapnea #cpapmask