A widely used medical device that promised sufferers of sleep apnea the chance to “rediscover dreams” instead had them breathing black particles linked to cancer, respiratory diseases and hundreds of ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Cold air from the CPAP machine can mean the humidifier isn't working ...

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 ...

Research suggests that CPAP may improve headaches in some people with sleep apnea. But some people may develop headaches if their CPAP mask is too tight, if they develop nasal congestion, or if CPAP ...

In the wake of a disastrous recall involving defective sound-dampening foam in several of its breathing machines, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it was suspending sales of its continuous ...

Regular use of a continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP machine could improve the sex lives of people with obstructive sleep apnea — especially women, a new study says. Obstructive sleep apnea is ...

The gold standard for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. For a CPAP machine alone, it can cost anywhere from $500 to $1000 or more.

Under a settlement with regulators, the company must revamp some operations before resuming sales of its CPAP and ventilator devices in the United States. By Christina Jewett Philips Respironics ...