CPAP machines help people with trouble breathing, but they aren't made to replace ventilators. Here's how they compare.

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who suffers from ...

For people who snore, a diagnosis of sleep apnea can be a big relief. The condition, which causes people to stop breathing repeatedly while sleeping, is linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Use a chin strap with your CPAP machine to keep your mouth closed and ...

I use a Respironics REMstar CPAP, at 13cm. I use the mask that didn't work for you, the ResMed Ultra Mirage. For me it works fine; it was a great improvement over their previous model of full face ...

Sleep apnea affects an estimated 5%25 to 10%25 of Americans but is undiagnosed in most. It can lead to obesity%2C diabetes%2C high blood pressure%2C strokes and heart attacks. Having untreated sleep ...

Thinking about using a CPAP machine to quell sleep apnea? It's not necessarily a good idea for everyone, a new evidence review argues. This common treatment for sleep apnea might increase some folks' ...

To compare the failure rates between Jet continuous positive airway pressure device (J-CPAP-variable flow) and Bubble continuous positive airway device (B-CPAP) in preterm infants with respiratory ...

According to a study published in the European Heart Journal, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a treatment commonly used for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), reduces the risk for serious ...