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

ON THIS PAGEWhy CPAP Can Cause Dry MouthIs Dry Mouth Really That Bad?How to Prevent Dry MouthIf you use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may ...

Liran Oren, Ph.D., (left) is shown with Ephraim Gutmark, Ph.D., and Ann Romaker, MD, and the VortexPAP device. Nearly 40 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea, according to the Council on ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mandibular advancement devices were as effective for blood pressure lowering as CPAP devices for patients with ...

Medicare covers 80% of the cost for a CPAP machine and supplies if you have a specific type of sleep apnea. To get coverage for a CPAP machine, you have to show that you have sleep apnea by having a ...

Using different oximeter devices for monitoring stable patients under NIV or CPAP may have an unpredictable effect on results and clinical decisions.

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options? — Sleepy ...