Sleep apnea is commonplace in the United States, even if the person is unaware it is happening. Each pause in breathing, called an apnea, can last from a few seconds to minutes. These breaks in ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Snoring and feeling tired even after a full night's sleep can signal sleep apnea, a condition that causes a person to repeatedly stop breathing during sleep. CPAP has been the ...

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.

Healthcare professionals may recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for people living with obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers a steady flow of pressurized air ...

A simple CPAP prototype remains robust and able to meet clinical demands in poorer-resourced health settings. The CPAP ventilation system is built around a simple electric fan and is intended to ...

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause or contribute to high blood pressure, so a new study examined which sleep apnea treatments – a CPAP machine or a mouthguard that keeps the airways open – was more ...