Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines, researchers are slated to report this week at a meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Adobe stock June ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways CPAP therapy creates pressure that helps keep your airway open while you ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may raise the risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD), but early use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may mediate that effect, a large observational study showed. ...

Three years after one of the largest medical device recalls in history, the fallout – health-wise and financial – continues to impact many patients with sleep apnea. Now a critical deadline is ...

Bloating is a possible symptom associated with using a CPAP machine, as it can cause excess air in your stomach. Management may include switching devices or lifestyle changes. A continuous positive ...

Use of a mandibular advancement device (MAD) proved non-inferior to guideline-recommended continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension and ...

A CPAP machine is a medical device often recommended to folks who have sleep apnea or other disruptive sleep conditions. Wearers place a mask over their nose and mouth to deliver a continuous stream ...

June 9 (UPI) A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study reports. Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive ...