Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses a hose and mask or nosepiece to deliver constant and steady air pressure.

This application note presents a reference design for the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. This document describes the CPAP machine, its theory of operation, signal processing, ...

An international study led by Australian sleep specialists has shown machines designed to help people with sleep apnoea do not reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, but significantly improve ...

My dentist discovered it. As we chatted, instead of looking me in the eye, she was focused on my mouth. “Your front teeth,” said Dr. Cynthia Brattesani. “You've got that pirate look again.” Telling ...

There is a large market for unauthorized online sales of secondhand continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, which treat obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study. Purchased from an ...

New research suggests popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs may reduce the need for CPAP machines in people with sleep apnea ...

Sleep apnea can be stressful on the best day. During the coronavirus pandemic, it can feel like a nightmare. But with the right precautions, you can use your CPAP machine without having to worry about ...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can have a potentially serious effect on your lungs. While some people can experience shortness of breath, others can develop pneumonia or a life-threatening ...

The White House said Wednesday that President Joe Biden, 80, has started using a CPAP machine to treat his sleep apnea - after he was spotted with visible indentations on his face. The mask lines were ...

A 62-year-old Louisiana man battled kidney cancer he believes was caused by his sleep apnea breathing machine manufactured by health tech giant Philips. Sheriff Brett Stassi had been using his Philips ...