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Danielle Pacheco

Contributing Writer

Biography
Danielle is originally from Vancouver, BC, where she has spent many hours staring at her ceiling trying to fall asleep. She channels her frustration into researching sleep solutions and sharing insights with fellow insomniacs. Danielle spends her downtime trying out new recipes and working off the calories on the soccer field. Danielle studied the science of sleep with a degree in psychology at the University of British Columbia.

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Cpap machine sitting on a table next to a sleeping man with a cpap mask on

January 27, 2026

Is Your CPAP Pressure Too High?

Incorrect CPAP pressure settings can cause side effects. Learn how to determine if your CPAP pressure is too high and…

How Often Should You Replace Your CPAP Mask?

January 28, 2026

How Often Should You Replace Your CPAP Mask?

Your CPAP mask cushions, frame, and headgear need occasional replacing to continue delivering effective therapy. Learn how often you should…

Will Insurance Cover Ozempic for Sleep Apnea?

January 16, 2026

Will Insurance Cover Ozempic for Sleep Apnea?

Wondering about treatment options besides CPAP therapy? Learn about the alternatives to CPAP, how they work, and some of their…

Does Medicare Cover Sleep Studies?

December 16, 2025

Does Medicare Cover Sleep Studies?

Home sleep apnea tests are a convenient alternative to lab tests. Find out how they work and if they may…

A woman adjusts her CPAP mask

December 16, 2025

CPAP Cough

While a cough isn’t the most common CPAP side effect, CPAP therapy can dry out the nose, mouth, and throat…

Are CPAP Machines Loud?

December 18, 2025

Are CPAP Machines Loud?

Are you worried about disrupted sleeping due to a noisy CPAP machine? Discover the quietest machines on the market and…

Man disassembling a cpap mask for cleaning

December 13, 2024

How to Clean a BiPAP Machine

Bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines are a type of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy that provides separate levels of…

Woman visiting her doctor regarding sleep apnea solutions

November 22, 2024

How to Buy a CPAP Machine

Sleep apnea, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a common but serious sleep condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and…

What Is Sleep Deprivation?

December 12, 2025

What Is Sleep Deprivation?

Sleep deprivation occurs when a person doesn’t get enough quality sleep, which can happen after not sleeping for enough hours…

sleeping woman

December 8, 2025

What to Do When You Can’t Sleep

Whether it happens most nights or sporadically, just about everyone knows the frustrating feeling of not being able to fall…

What Is Sleep and How Does It Work?

October 17, 2024

What Is Sleep and How Does It Work?

Sleep is a state in which a person experiences slowed bodily processes along with minimal movement, and is minimally responsive…

A man in bed with head pain

August 4, 2023

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Seizures?

Many people have both sleep apnea and seizures, but can sleep apnea cause seizures? Learn what science has to say…