Sleep apnea, or specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is linked to hypertension (high blood pressure). OSA affects 30% ...

These simple steps can help you breathe easy every night. Mouthpiece While a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) ...

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children is characterized ... diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. Symptoms of OSAS in children are often subtle, and therefore not always immediately ...

While a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine is the most common treatment for breathing that stops and restarts multiple ... “Changing from back sleeping to side sleeping can reduce the ...

Treatment for sleep apnea may involve lifelong ... A doctor will then interpret the results. If people have any sleep apnea symptoms, they can talk with a doctor about which testing is best ...

The amount of time it takes for CPAP therapy to work differs from one person to the next. If sleep apnea is severe prior to treatment, the improvement may be more obvious. On the other hand, when the ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of mortality globally, particularly among individuals with both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and ...

Background: The pathogenesis of daytime hypercapnia (PaCO 2 ≥ 45 mm Hg) may be directly linked to the existence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) per se, although only some patients ...