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

There is a large market for unauthorized online sales of secondhand continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, which treat obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study. Purchased from an ...

Cathay Capital has made an investment in CPAP.com, a Houston-based provider of obstructive sleep apnea equipment. No financial terms were disclosed. TM Capital served as financial advisor to CPAP.com ...

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 ...

According to the American Medical Association, approximately 30 million Americans live with sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by irregular breathing patterns that make it difficult to achieve full ...

When doctors told Frances Faulkenburg she had sleep apnea, she was more than ready for relief from her tired-all-the-time existence. She used to fall asleep at red lights while behind the wheel. At ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Over 25 million adults in the US suffer from obstructive sleep apnea ...

A voluntary recall of millions of CPAP breathing machines, used mainly to treat sleep apnea, has many users wondering if they've been inhaling cancer-causing toxins in their sleep. At least 25 million ...

An evidence review published in the European Heart Journal indicates use of a CPAP machine by sleep apnea patients might increase risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related death. Photo by Adobe ...