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  1. 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 …

  2. Sleep Apnea - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments.

  3. Sleep Apnea Living With - NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Untreated sleep apnea raises your risk for heart and other conditions. Learn about using your PAP machine or oral device.

  4. 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 …

  5. Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of …

  6. Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Central sleep apnea is caused by problems with the way your brain controls your breathing while you sleep. Your age, family history, lifestyle habits, other medical conditions, …

  7. Sleep apnea in women: New research could lead to better …

    Jan 13, 2020 · Studies show that sleep apnea is likely under-diagnosed and under treated in women, but new research could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the condition in this …

  8. Sleep Apnea Research - NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 8, 2025 · Learn how the NHLBI supports sleep apnea research to better understand, diagnose, and treat sleep apnea and prevent complications.

  9. Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea in Children - NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 12, 2025 · Undiagnosed sleep apnea in children can cause behavioral problems and affect their health. Learn about causes of and treatments for sleep apnea in children.

  10. Sleep Apnea - Sleep Apnea and Women | NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 4, 2025 · Sleep apnea and menopause In early life, women may have a lower risk for obstructive sleep apnea than men. But during and after menopause, women's risk for sleep …