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 ...

Healthcare professionals often recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for people living with obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers a steady flow of pressurized air ...

As a young physician in Sydney, Australia in 1979, Colin Sullivan conceived of an experiment to help people with nighttime breathing issues. After several months of waiting for the right patient, he ...

Using a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine can help alleviate symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), explains Harley Greenberg, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.A.S.M., medical director of ...

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 ...

Bloating is a possible symptom associated with using a CPAP machine, as it can cause excess air in your stomach. Management may include switching devices or lifestyle changes. A continuous positive ...

Sleep apnea doesn't take vacations, but your bulky CPAP machine can, thanks to travel-friendly options. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a journey abroad or something in between, you shouldn ...

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I use a CPAP machine, and I thought there should be a way to always ensure power during use," said an inventor, from Riverside, Calif., "so I invented the C ...