by Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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 Alea Andaya | 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...