Tossing and turning with your mask on? A CPAP pillow may interest you.

While using your CPAP mask at night, a normal pillow may interfere with the mask’s performance. At Nationwide Medical we offer a selection of specialty pillows that improve sleep with your mask. These pillows have grooves that allow the mask to fit inside while you lay down; this will prevent the mask from shifting or […]

What is a chinstrap and should I be using one?

If you are using a nasal cushion or pillow CPAP mask the answer is yes. A chinstrap is used to keep the mouth closed during a night’s sleep. If the air blowing from the CPAP machine is only going through your nose, a chinstrap is necessary. When you sleep at night your lower jaw becomes […]

Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

This is a question you might be asking yourself, or maybe you should be asking yourself. Over 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sleep apnea every year. There is even a larger margin of people who have sleep apnea but attribute the symptoms to other ailments. The majority of Americans with sleep apnea […]

Effects of Sleep Apnea on the Body

Today approximately 50-70 million people suffer from some type of sleep disorder. Lack of sleep is a known fact to increase risks of cold and flu. Your immune system is made of several types of cells and proteins. Studies show that a lack of sleep causes your T Cell count to go down which opens […]

Have Back Pain and Searching for Instant Relief? Look No Further!

Nationwide Medical carries the BIOBACK by Lumbar Orthosis, a solution to your ongoing back aches. Nearly two-thirds of Adults suffer from back pain and most do not seek treatment. Don’t let the pain control your life and restrict you from doing what you love, act now! The BIOBACK is covered by most insurances with a […]

A Quick Lifestyle Checklist for a More Effective CPAP Therapy

Are you noticing that some of the sleep symptoms you had prior to beginning successful CPAP therapy are occasionally starting to reoccur (like sleepiness during the day and inability to concentrate on normal tasks)? Of course it’s always advisable to consult with your providing physician concerning any major ongoing problems with your therapy. But often, […]

WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA AND WHAT MACHINE WILL I USE

What is a CPAP Machine? The most common form of sleep apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This is when the airway becomes blocked / collapsed and prevents the proper amount of air from reaching the lungs. Some air that squeezes through the blockage creates the sound you hear known as snoring. With the use […]

MASK OF THE MONTH: DreamWear

Are you tired of wearing your old, clunky CPAP mask? Tired of having to continuously tighten down the straps on your headgear to get a good seal? Do you feel claustrophobic with a mask on but are unable to tolerate having pillows going directly into your nostrils? Have you heard about the newest mask by […]

Time is Money! Eliminate time spent cleaning.

Nationwide Medical is now carrying the SoClean made by BetterRest! The first ever automated CPAP cleaner and sanitizer. This product is built with state of the art technology and follows the same sanitation process as water purification, hotel housekeeping, food handling and hospital sanitizing. In less than 30 minutes your CPAP supplies can be completely […]

Tips for CPAP

The truth is, it takes time for you to get used to using CPAP therapy. This period of time varies according to each person and it’s impossible to predict exactly how long it may take for you. What is known is that once you are comfortably using your CPAP therapy, getting a healthy night’s rest, […]