Bend, Oregon is not only an outdoor paradise, but it is also home to numerous residents suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s airways become blocked for brief periods during the night. Individuals with sleep apnea typically breathe normally between episodes, but the frequent breaks in breathing […]

Do you find yourself waking up with a dry mouth in the morning? Do you have trouble breathing through your nose? The cause of these symptoms, without a doubt, could be due to mouth breathing. As strange as it may sound, breathing through your mouth is not as harmless as it seems. In many cases, […]

CPAP, or continuous positive air pressure, is a common treatment for sleep apnea. However, prolonged use of a CPAP machine can lead to skin pressure sores, or pressure ulcers, from the mask and tubing. If not treated, these can become infected, inflamed, and very painful. So, it’s important for those using a CPAP machine to […]

CPAP machines or continuous positive airway pressure machines are life-saving devices for people with sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder. Dr. Tyler Mingus, a seasoned sleep medicine expert in Bend, Oregon, can attest to the wonders of CPAP therapy. However, he is often asked: can CPAP machines be dangerous? In this informative article, Dr. Mingus […]

Dr. Kelley Mingus is a well-known sleep apnea expert in Central Oregon. He has seen many patients at his Bend clinic who have suffered from the side effects of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines and wants his patients and the public to know about the hidden dangers. Understanding CPAP Machines CPAP machines are the […]