National Sleep Awareness Week was created by the National Sleep Foundation to raise awareness about your concerns with sleep and to make sure you are getting enough of it. Sleep is vitally important for the body to function optimally.

To help you become more aware of your sleep habits, the Natio...

Today approximately 50-70 million people suffer from some type of sleep disorders. 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 open...

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 snorin...

As we approach winter, cold and flu season is a concern for most people. Dirty supplies used with your PAP equipment can cause respiratory issues and stretched-out mask parts can prevent optimal sleep. These circumstances can present a dangerous combination for your health.

WHY? Bacteria builds...

Here at Nationwide Medical, Inc., we know that using PAP therapy equipment and supplies can be the improvement in your sleep that can change your life. Despite this, you may be experiencing issues that can be easily fixed, if addressed properly.

1. Are you experiencing any of the following mask...

With new technology developing every day, manufacturers are working hard to ensure you have the most up to date CPAP equipment. Fisher & Paykel have just come out with two new nasal masks with updated features.

The Brevida

This is a nasal pillow mask that could be considered an upgrade from the P...

CPAP and BiLevel supplies not changed as directed could lead to infections and respiratory problems. We strongly recommend that patients replace their supplies, in accordance with insurance recommended guidelines, to ensure maximum machine efficiency, to guard against illness and infections, an...

Some patients never consider the option of a heated tube or may not even know their machine is compatible with one. A heated tube is used to maintain humidity of the air traveling from your machine. Your CPAP machine’s humidifier does already add humidification to the air. However, the air stil...

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 t...

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 relaxed...