The technical term for CPAP-related gas is aerophagia. As excess air enters the stomach, it can lead to burping, belching, ...

Sleep apnea masks work to reduce these symptoms by regulating breathing with the use of pressurized air. The CPAP machine uses an air filter to purify air before pressurizing it.

Currently, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the second most common sleep disorder and affects almost one billion adults globally,1 causing more patients to turn to CPAP therapy as part of their ...

TUESDAY, Aug. 30, 2016 -- The nighttime breathing difficulties of obstructive sleep apnea have long been linked to an increase in cardiovascular risks. However, a new study throws confusion into ...

Sleep apnea patients may soon have several new treatments to choose from. Not one involves an annoying face mask. The major therapy for sleep apnea, a condition in which people stop breathing ...

One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves wearing an air mask while sleeping, which can be awkward and uncomfortable. A new study, however, suggests that a simple TENS muscle ...

A man sleeps wearing a CPAP mask, which is used to treat sleep apnea. istockphoto (CBS News) Two new studies suggest people who use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea might have an added benefit - a ...

CPAP machines aren't pretty or comfortable -- but you can change at least one of those problems by picking the right one for you.

Some sleep therapy masks made by Philips Respironics present a potential risk of serious injury for people with pacemakers or other metallic implants. If You Have Sleep Apnea and a Medical Device ...