Obstructive sleep apnea can cause or contribute to high blood pressure, so a new study examined which sleep apnea treatments – a CPAP machine or a mouthguard that keeps the airways open – was more ...

Healio Pulmonology has compiled the top news on obstructive sleep apnea posted in 2025.Readers were most interested in ...

WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Positive airway pressure (PAP) devices are used to treat patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Following the diagnosis of OSA, a ...

Many are familiar with CPAP machines to treat sleep apnea, but fewer realize an oral appliance is an effective alternative. So how do you know if you’re a good candidate?

Westchester, Ill. — A study in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP demonstrates that low socioeconomic status independently predicts the poor acceptance of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP ...

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 ...

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 ...

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, but if started early enough, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk, according to a ...

If you have overweight or obesity, losing 5–10% of your body weight may help reduce or resolve sleep apnea symptoms. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that can cause problems with your ...

A major new study has found a notable connection between untreated sleep apnea and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. A team of researchers from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) ...