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.

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

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

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging caution when using a certain Philips CPAP machine, due to possible safety issues. The agency is alerting patients and health ...

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 ...

Lawsuits claim the company, Philips Respironics, knew of problems with its breathing machines long before notifying customers of potential health risks. By Christina Jewett By 2015, Philips ...

Jenny Shields was terrified when she would awaken coughing and spitting up phlegm seeded with black specks. “I couldn’t figure out what it was,” she said. Shields had her house checked for mold.

A CPAP machine provides continuous air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep. Doctors may prescribe CPAP therapy to people who experience symptoms of sleep apnea. A continuous positive airway ...

Things can become quite complicated when you’re diagnosed with sleep apnea. Different doctors prescribe and recommend various types of therapies and machines. The process of choosing the right ...

President Joe Biden has begun using a CPAP machine to deal with sleep apnea, the White House confirmed Wednesday. CPAP -- which stands for continuous positive airway pressure -- is a machine that uses ...

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 ...