A sound, good night's sleep was something my wife and I yearned for, and were deprived of, only a short time ago.

My loud snoring served to interrupt my wife's sleep or to prevent her actually falling asleep. The only thing worse for her was the anxiety created when I stopped snoring, and stopped breathing as well. Her fears that I would not begin to breathe again were real and very troubling to her.

Why was I yawning when I awoke each morning? Why was I ready for a nap by morning coffee break? Why was I continually dozing off each evening as soon as I sat down in my favorite chair to watch the evening news on television?

The answers to these and other questions were revealed after a visit to the sleep clinic. So was an obvious solution.

"I am surprised that you can even stay awake while I relate the results of your sleep study," stated the doctor, quite emphatically. Your condition is one of the most severe cases of Obstructive Sleep Apnea that I have ever seen.

Enter the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CPAP device, and both my wife and I can now enjoy a peaceful, restful, and sound, full night's sleep. As a matter of fact, upon my first use of the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CPAP, she decided to allow me the opportunity to fully experience how the CPAP would work, so she suggested I don the mask and sleep alone for the first night. She was so moved by the absence of snoring and the sounds of silence that she felt compelled to check to make sure that I was actually still in bed and asleep. That was nearly a year ago and I ask myself, "Why did it take so long for me to react to my serious condition?"

Not only do I sleep well and soundly, but my days are fuller and my daytime energy has returned to peak levels. I have used the CPAP [device] every night since, at home and abroad, and will not ever be without it. The apparatus, in its classy carrying case, has become my constant travel companion and is the first piece of carry-on luggage that I tote on every trip.

The CPAP experience has improved not only my quality of life, but also has helped my wife immeasurably.

From a happy and now healthy CPAP devotee.

John J. Durley
Ontario
Canada