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.

New sleep apnea research has shown how a major problem with the use of continuous positive airway pressure devices to aid breathing during sleep can be overcome. New sleep apnea research has shown how ...

Active problem solving strategies are associated with successful use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. According to a research ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Cold air from the CPAP machine can mean the humidifier isn't working ...

Long haul trucker Bob Stanton has been using a CPAP machine for 14 years. He is on the road three to four weeks at a time, and, in addition to driving, Stanton works for Dedicated Sleep, an Oregon ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say a consultation with a doctor can help you find the proper CPAP machine for sleep apnea. supersizer/Getty Images Sleep apnea may increase the risk of many diseases, ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest A CPAP machine may help lower the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease for people with obstructive sleep apnea. Juan Monino/Getty Images About 936 million people globally have ...