June 9 (UPI) A clash is brewing between doctors and patients when it comes to treatment for sleep apnea in those with obesity, a new study reports. Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive ...

Sleep Apnea Solution author Dylan Petkus, MD, has developed a non-device, behavior-based alternative approach to sleep apnea.

Compared with patients with poor continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) compliance, patients with good CPAP compliance saw improvements in lung function after 12 months. Patients with good ...

Choosing the right CPAP mask can make or break your sleep therapy success. From cushion materials to strap adjustments, small details change comfort and adherence. New designs and clever hacks are ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Rather than weight loss and surgery, getting a CPAP machine has been the top go-to treatment for people with a severe snoring disorder called sleep apnea. But after the Food and ...

Researchers found evidence for reduced risk of dying from all causes and cardiovascular disease when OSA patients were treated with CPAP versus non-CPAP users. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. (No surprise there as symptoms were omnipresent.) CPAP machines seem incredibly uncomfortable. Are they the preferred gold standard even ...

If your CPAP mask leaves you sore, leaking air, or waking up frustrated, you’re not alone. From better fitting techniques to clever accessories, small changes can make a huge difference in comfort and ...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. But it may not be effective in adults aged 80 years and older, a new study ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs and Tricare are notifying patients of a worldwide recall on certain machines used to treat sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing ...