CPAP - CPAP | NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a machine that uses mild air pressure to keep breathing airways open while you sleep. Your healthcare provider may …
CPAP - CPAP | NHLBI, NIH
La CPAP (presión positiva continua en la vía respiratoria) es una máquina que usa presión de aire leve para mantener las vías respiratorias abiertas al dormir. El proveedor de atención …
Sleep Apnea - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · A PAP machine is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. There are different types of PAP machines. Talk to your provider about which type is most appropriate for you. A …
Study: CPAP machines may help relieve heartburn that often …
Aug 31, 2023 · A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, used to treat sleep apnea, can also relieve the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompany the common …
Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · What is sleep apnea? Learn about the symptoms and health effects of untreated sleep apnea. To diagnose sleep apnea, your provider may have you do a sleep study. …
Sleep Disorder Treatments - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Devices Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) CPAP is a device that uses mild air pressure to keep your airways open while you sleep. A CPAP machine includes a …
Sleep Apnea Research - NHLBI, NIH
Jan 8, 2025 · Read about NHLBI-supported research that found that CPAP machines are effective at treating sleep apnea symptoms such as constant cough and heartburn: Study: …
Sleep apnea in women: New research could lead to better
Jan 13, 2020 · The most common treatment is the CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure), a device that delivers air through a mask to keep the airway open when worn during …
Sleep Apnea - Sleep Apnea and Women | NHLBI, NIH
Feb 4, 2025 · Breathing devices, such as a CPAP machine, are safe for treating sleep apnea during pregnancy. Because pregnancy causes changes in your body, you may need to see a …
Overweight and Obesity - Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Mar 24, 2022 · If you are diagnosed with obesity hypoventilation syndrome, your provider may recommend healthy lifestyle changes, such as getting to and maintaining a healthy weight and …