
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 …
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.
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.
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 · 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 …
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, …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …