Loud snoring at night. Pauses in breathing followed by gasps for air while you’re asleep. Excessive daytime fatigue. Frequent nodding off in front of the TV or even when behind the wheel of a car.

Beginning CPAP therapy may come with many questions; we are here to answer them. CPAP therapy can provide many benefits, including improved sleep, alertness, heart health, mental health, and more.

Medicare covers continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines when a doctor orders them for individuals with sleep apnea and who meet other Medicare requirements. If a doctor confirms the ...

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 ...

Liran Oren, Ph.D., (left) is shown with Ephraim Gutmark, Ph.D., and Ann Romaker, MD, and the VortexPAP device. Nearly 40 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea, according to the Council on ...

If you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may breathe better at night. But you may also have dry mouth in the morning. Dry mouth is a ...

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Justice, representing the Food and Drug Administration and healthcare technology company Philips came to an agreement to no longer sell their sleep therapy or ...

If you use a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine or are interested in getting one, you might be wondering about possible side effects. CPAP machine side effects include skin marks, dry ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mandibular advancement devices were as effective for blood pressure lowering as CPAP devices for patients with ...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely regarded as the best treatment available for obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that affects millions of people. If your CPAP is not ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options? — Sleepy ...

If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—a condition that causes a partial or complete collapse of your upper airway while sleeping—you’re likely familiar with continuous positive airway pressure ...