by Jennifer Bliss | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Jennifer Bliss | Jun 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’ve all been there. You had a very long and tiring day. Your body is ready to crash, your eyelids are heavy, and you’re yawning non-stop. It’s time to rest and sleep. You lay in bed and close your eyes, but you can’t fall asleep! Now, you’re frustrated which makes...
by Jennifer Bliss | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
To our Coastal Sleep family, With the ever changing situation surrounding COVID-19, Coastal Sleep is happy to announce our doors are now open to in-person patient care! In our efforts to ensure all patients and staff members’ health and safety remains our top...
by Jennifer Bliss | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our everyday lives have changed since the start of the pandemic. A lot of us are staying at home and have had to change our routines to fit our new situation. For many, these routine changes have also affected their sleep in a negative way. You may feel like you’re...
by Jennifer Bliss | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sleep has a big impact on your health. Constant sleep deprivation greatly affects your immune system and can therefore make you more susceptible to catching a cold or the flu. It is very important now, more than ever, to keep your immune system strong. ...
by Jennifer Bliss | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, regular cleaning and maintenance of your CPAP equipment are essential. Now, more than ever, patients should ensure that their equipment is cleaned and replaced regularly to ensure you minimize the risk of sinus/chest infections...
by Jennifer Bliss | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
After you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, the next step is to get the proper treatment. This means getting set up with a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine and a face mask that goes along with it. This can be a daunting experience at first. In fact,...
by Jennifer Bliss | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Eating healthy and exercising are great ways to stay healthy, but these are not the only things you need to do in order to feel your best. Taking good care of your CPAP machine is also essential. A well-cleaned and well-maintained CPAP ensures that your therapy is...
by Jennifer Bliss | Dec 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Jennifer Bliss | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is “rainout”? CPAP rainout occurs when cold temperature meets warm air in your machine. If your room is cold, the warm air from your CPAP is cooled and turns into condensation. The water droplets are blown through your hose and causes your machine to splash water...
by Jennifer Bliss | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
School is back in session and that means going back to our daily routines. That being said, transitioning from summer break to a new school year can be difficult, especially when it comes to sleep! According to the National Sleep Foundation, having a healthy sleep...
by Jennifer Bliss | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tips on how to master camping with a CPAP Summer is almost over and you want to make the most out of it by going camping! Your tent is packed, sleeping bags tucked, and bug spray applied. Aside from experiencing the great outdoors, you also want to enjoy a good...
by Jennifer Bliss | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to a recent study, sleep disordered breathing (SDB) can speed up aging as it disrupts the person’s nightly sleep. The study was presented during Sleep 2019: 33rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. SDB is a common disorder...
by Jennifer Bliss | May 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Moms are our everyday superheroes. They juggle multiple things in the span of 24 hours; from preparing lunches, taking care of the new baby, sending the kids to soccer practice, doing groceries and then going to work! With so many things to do, you might ask, when do...
by Jennifer Bliss | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s spring cleaning season! You’ve cleaned your home, thrown away items you no longer need and dusted your furniture. But did you remember to clean your CPAP equipment? Your CPAP equipment also needs some TLC. It is very important to clean and maintain...
by Jennifer Bliss | Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
ICYMI: Today is World Sleep Day! Sleep can affect your overall health and well-being. Are you getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep? Do you feel rested when you wake up in the morning? Do you have continuous, uninterrupted sleep at night? If you answered...
by Jennifer Bliss | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sleep apnea can affect more than just your sleep. It can also affect some bedroom activities. In fact, some bed partners are also forced to sleep in separate rooms due to very loud snoring! Patients who suffer from OSA have reported loss of interest in sex and...
by Jennifer Bliss | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Jennifer Bliss | Feb 1, 2019 | Sleep Apnea, Tips, Uncategorized
It’s February! How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? If you’re struggling to stick with your resolutions, you’re not alone! According to U.S. News, roughly 80% of resolutions fail by mid-February. So how can we be part of the 20%...
by Jennifer Bliss | Nov 16, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
Great news, we have opened a location on Vancouver Island! This is our eighth location to date and it is located in Nanaimo, BC. The clinic is on 100 Wallace Street and currently inside Wallace Street Medical Clinic in Suite 1. Once completed, we will officially move...
