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

To treat sleep apnea, you'll likely need to try a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while you sleep.

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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 ...

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Recent findings suggest that a personalized approach to recommending CPAP machines to patients with obstructive sleep apnea may decrease adverse cardiovascular events. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

The FDA approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first prescription medication specifically for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity. People taking Zepbound lost an ...

Asian man wearing CPAP mask, connecting to air hose, sleeping on his bed in his bedroom with large window, good for sleep apnea story Patients and doctors are disagreeing about sleep apnea treatment ...

Inspire is an advanced treatment option for some patients with sleep apnea, but is not the best choice for every patient, and ...