How Oxygen Therapy Can Help You Sleep Better at High Elevation

Visiting or living in high-altitude towns like Glenwood Springs, Colorado offers stunning scenery, fresh air, and world-class outdoor adventure. But one downside many people experience—especially those coming from sea level—is trouble sleeping at elevation.

If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning at night, waking up frequently, or feeling groggy in the morning after arriving in the Rockies, altitude could be the culprit. The good news? Oxygen therapy may be the simple solution you need for better sleep at elevation.

Why Sleep Gets Worse at High Elevation

At higher altitudes (Glenwood Springs sits at over 5,700 feet), the air pressure is lower, which means there’s less oxygen available in each breath. This can lead to:

• Short, shallow breathing

• Lower oxygen saturation in the blood

• Frequent awakenings or restlessness

• Headaches or lightheadedness at night

• Less REM (deep) sleep

Even healthy people can experience sleep-disordered breathing at altitude, especially during the first few nights of their stay.

How Oxygen Therapy Improves Sleep Quality

Supplemental oxygen provides a boost to your body while you sleep, helping you:

• Maintain healthy oxygen levels throughout the night

• Reduce nighttime awakenings caused by poor oxygenation

• Prevent headaches and other altitude-related symptoms

• Promote deeper, more restorative sleep

• Feel more refreshed and energized in the morning

Oxygen concentrators deliver steady, medical-grade oxygen while you rest, giving your body what it needs to adapt to the elevation.

Who Benefits Most from Nighttime Oxygen Use?

• Travelers coming from sea level

• Older adults or people with heart/lung issues

• Athletes visiting Glenwood Springs for performance or recovery

• Wedding guests or event attendees not used to altitude

• Locals experiencing long-term sleep issues

🛏️ How to Use Oxygen While You Sleep

Using a portable oxygen concentrator from Glenwood Oxygen is easy. We’ll deliver it to your rental, hotel, or home with simple instructions. Just turn it on before bed, slip on the nasal cannula, and let the unit do the rest.

Our devices are quiet, efficient, and require no refills—making them ideal for overnight use during your stay in Glenwood Springs or surrounding mountain towns.

📞 Ready to Sleep Better in the Mountains?

If altitude is keeping you up at night, oxygen therapy may be the natural, drug-free solution you've been looking for.

Call Glenwood Oxygen at 970-510-6523 to rent an oxygen concentrator today—or book online to reserve your unit before your trip.