# General Sleep Apnea **URL:** https://community.sleepdoctor.com/c/general-sleep-apnea/6.md [Latest](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the General Sleep Apnea category](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/about-the-general-sleep-apnea-category/20)
**Author:** [@sleepyjerm](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/sleepyjerm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/about-the-general-sleep-apnea-category/20 "2024-10-14T19:22:39Z")
A place to discuss other aspects of sleep apnea, including symptoms, experiences, and alternatives to cpap. Use the following paragraphs for a longer description, or to establish category guidelines or rules: Why sho… --- ## [Best cooling pillow Choose the best](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/best-cooling-pillow-choose-the-best/741)
**Author:** [@eiman](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/eiman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/best-cooling-pillow-choose-the-best/741 "2026-05-31T10:30:51Z")
I’ve been researching the best cooling pillows because I want something that helps me stay comfortable and cool throughout the night. I’m looking for a pillow that offers good airflow, temperature regulation, and proper … --- ## [Best eye sleep mask for people who wear a cpap](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/best-eye-sleep-mask-for-people-who-wear-a-cpap/41)
**Author:** [@GuthrieB](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/GuthrieB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/best-eye-sleep-mask-for-people-who-wear-a-cpap/41 "2026-05-20T12:03:57Z")
i have a full face cpap mask, any recommendations for a black out eye mask that that I can use under it? --- ## [Why is getting good sleep so hard these days?](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/why-is-getting-good-sleep-so-hard-these-days/721)
**Author:** [@toney](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/toney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/why-is-getting-good-sleep-so-hard-these-days/721 "2026-05-09T05:54:25Z")
I’ve been struggling with my sleep lately and I’m not really sure what’s causing it. Some nights I fall asleep easily, but other nights I just keep tossing and turning without feeling rested. I’ve tried changing my rout… --- ## [Best sleep mask, Expert recommendations to choose](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/best-sleep-mask-expert-recommendations-to-choose/359)
**Author:** [@gumalay56](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/gumalay56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/best-sleep-mask-expert-recommendations-to-choose/359 "2026-05-03T04:43:15Z")
I researched the best sleep mask to find a perfect fit for comfortable, uninterrupted sleep whether at home while traveling or during midday naps. After reading expert reviews from the trusted sources like the new york t… --- ## [Looking for white noise sound machine](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/looking-for-white-noise-sound-machine/404)
**Author:** [@Soltren234](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Soltren234)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/looking-for-white-noise-sound-machine/404 "2025-08-15T17:12:42Z")
I am looking for the best white noise sound machine for better sleep. It should have good sound quality, adjustable volume, and run all night without problems. I have seen options with nature sounds, fan sounds, and app … --- ## [Strange symtoms](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/strange-symtoms/375)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/strange-symtoms/375 "2025-07-25T15:31:06Z")
I am have few issues that I would like to run it by this group. I wake up many times 5-12 times a night. Each time I wake up i have a flutter/fast heart rate that can be felt on side of my left chest under ribcage and I… --- ## [Does sleep apnea cause hypertension](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/does-sleep-apnea-cause-hypertension/26)
**Author:** [@Tempered\_Steel](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Tempered_Steel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/does-sleep-apnea-cause-hypertension/26 "2025-07-07T20:34:02Z")
My husband has had high blood pressure for a while now and we’ve been unable to get to the root of it. He eats relatively well, exercises, etc. He recently took a home sleep apnea test and it looks like be might have OSA… --- ## [Sleep Apnea Misdiagnosis](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/sleep-apnea-misdiagnosis/75)
**Author:** [@ffffffred](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/ffffffred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 4:13am UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/sleep-apnea-misdiagnosis/75 "2025-03-22T04:13:09Z")
After undergoing a home sleep study, I was diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea, recording an AHI of 20. In the five nights I’ve been using CPAP, my highest AHI reading is 1.4. Which is good… but I almost feel like I migh…