CSS on CityTV Breakfast Televison

Thank you to the crew of CityTV for a wonderful segment on Sleep and Sleep Apnea.  A most special thanks to Dr. Alan Hoffman for taking the time away from his busy schedule to help us continue our efforts to educate our community about the different sleep disorders that people may suffer from.  I hope [...]

Fisher & Paykel: Icon Auto CPAP Review

  PROs: Packed with all the technologies; compact size and space saving features; excellent heated humidifier; quiet operation. CONs:  Stays warm even when not operational; needs chamber that is easier to clean; operation to change certain settings may be difficult for some. OVERALL:  Excellent Auto-CPAP for the frequent traveler and the “home-body” The Icon Auto [...]

Simple Activities Count! (weight loss for OSA continued)

Did you know one of the biggest differences I have made that contributed to my weight loss has been based on simple activities that I do from day-to day.  Sure the trips to the gym are important but activities such as using the stairs, walking to places that are only a short distance away, and [...]

Weight Loss… 2 Weeks Later

I typically wake up at around 6 am go about a very busy works schedule that is most often comprised of a 12 to 14 hour day before I get some time to unwind with my family later into the evening.  I guess I always used this as my primary excuse for not living a [...]

CPAP Therapy Tips: Travelling with your CPAP

Summer is here and we have been getting lots of inquiries about travelling with CPAP. Most of the CPAP units manufactured after 2002 have a power supply that automatically adjusts to the various power supplies in different parts of the world. However, you will still need to use the correct adapter for the power supply [...]

“How is my Star Wars impression…Luke I am your father!”

Holly Truchan, RRT, was our main Therapist at Clinical Sleep Solutions Vancouver branch from 2007 to 2010. For her last Pillow Talk section in Clinical Sleep Solutions’ newsletter, previously known as Sleepless In Vancouver, now it is known as Sleep Well Canada Newsletter, Holly Truchan talked about some of the most unique, interesting and most [...]

Product Review: Chin-up Strip

Mouth leaks have been a common problem experienced by most patients who use CPAP. Though there are some things you can do to minimize the problem, often times the solution is worse than the problem. The use of chin straps and full face mask are often recommended to solve mouth leaks, however, the common problem [...]

Video Review: Philips Respironics System One CPAP and Humidifier

Video Review by Steve Archer, RRT, Clinical Sleep Solutions ______________________________________ Philips Respironics System One CPAP and Humidifier is available at www.clinicalsleep.com. If you want to find out more information on PR System One CPAP, call 1-877-304-1441 to talk to a Clinical Sleep Solutions’ representative.

“HOW TO…” How to I figure out what’s causing my dry mouth with CPAP?

- Written by Cox Tan-Ngo, RRT Contrary to popular belief, dry mouth resulting from CPAP use is not only caused by the lack of humidification. It is safe to say that it is caused by a deficit of humidity when the mouth opens resulting in the air escaping from the path of least resistance; this [...]

ResMed S9 CPAP Video Review

Video review by Steve Archer, RRT, Clinical Sleep Solutions ______________________________________ ResMed S9 CPAP and Humidifier available at Clinical Sleep Solutions. Please call 1-877-304-1441 if you would like to find out whether the S9 CPAP and Humidifier is the CPAP system for you. Or go to www.clinicalsleep.com

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