Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are a commonly prescribed treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder in which muscles in the airways collapse during sleep, blocking ...
Istanbul: CPAP therapy does not affect Eustachian tube function, but understanding its side effects can improve patient compliance, according to a study published in the Journal of Otolaryngology–Head ...
In a pooled analysis of three randomized trials, CPAP had overall null cardiovascular effects in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease. However, CPAP leaned toward benefit ...
A CPAP machine is a medical device often recommended to folks who have sleep apnea or other disruptive sleep conditions. Wearers place a mask over their nose and mouth to deliver a continuous stream ...
In addition to affecting your sleep, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) poses risks to your heart, metabolic health, and brain function if untreated.
If you've been snoring more than usual recently, waking up with a sore throat or feeling groggy even after a full night of shuteye, it could be symptoms of sleep apnea. This common condition can tank ...
Nearly 31 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, cigars, or use vaping products. Many don’t realize how their habit affects their sleep. The progression from occasional snoring to diagnosed ...
We talk a lot about the health risks associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But do you know what we don’t discuss enough? The impact of sleep apnea on sex and intimacy. A lot of my patients ...