Use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) as a therapy for sleep apnea over a long period of time can lead to facial changes in adults, according to a new study (Chest, October 2010, ...

Among patients with long-term usage of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, several mask-related adverse effects were associated with CPAP nonadherence and residual excessive sleepiness ...

One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves wearing an air mask while sleeping, which can be awkward and uncomfortable. A new study, however, suggests that a simple TENS ...

The White House revealed on Wednesday that President Joe Biden has begun using a CPAP machine to deal with longstanding sleep apnea. "Since 2008, the President has disclosed his history with sleep ...

Sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, pointing toward a viable drug treatment. A European ...

Some sleep therapy masks made by Philips Respironics present a potential risk of serious injury for people with pacemakers or other metallic implants. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a ...

Magnets in the recalled masks, used in breathing machines for sleep apnea, can interfere with pacemakers and other lifesaving medical devices. Philips Respironics has voluntarily recalled more than 17 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maddy Dumas was only 30 years old and in good shape when she was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that affects nearly 30 million Americans. Despite sleeping eight ...

Women with severe sleep apnea appear to be at an elevated risk of getting cancer, a study shows. No causal relationship is demonstrated, but the link between nocturnal hypoxia in women and higher ...