Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are a commonly prescribed treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder in which muscles in the airways collapse during sleep, blocking ...

(HealthDay News) — For individuals with coexisting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular disease, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) does not alter renal function, according to a ...

Past studies show that sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk for several conditions, including neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Miami have found ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a global public health issue marked by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep, is tied to ...

Learn about surprising signs of sleep apnea, including depression, brain fog, impotence, high blood pressure, peeing at night, and teeth grinding.

Study finds link between obesity, apnea and cognitive problems in children. Nov. 4, 2011— -- Obesity, sleep apnea and behavior and learning difficulties can cause significant dysfunction in ...

One in 15 adults has moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder in which a person's breathing is frequently interrupted during sleep—as many as 30 times per hour. People with sleep apnea ...

When you have obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, addressing it is key. Left untreated, OSA is linked to daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of anxiety, diabetes, hypertension, and stroke. With OSA, ...