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 ...
CPAP machines help people with trouble breathing, but they aren't made to replace ventilators. Here's how they compare.
ON THIS PAGEWhy CPAP Can Cause Dry MouthIs Dry Mouth Really That Bad?How to Prevent Dry MouthIf you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may ...
For a potentially serious medical condition, it’s remarkable how few people know they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The good news is that for people with a diagnosis, there have never been more ...
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 ...