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  1. CPAP CPAP - CPAP | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), how the machine works, and the benefits and possible risks of using this treatment for sleep apnea.

  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. 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 …

  4. Sleep Apnea Research - NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 8, 2025 · The NHLBI supported the Apnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy Study (APPLES). The study found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is an …

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

    Jan 9, 2025 · To diagnose sleep apnea, your provider may have you do a sleep study. Breathing devices, such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) machines, and lifestyle changes are …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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, …

  8. Sleep Apnea Living With - NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · How sleep apnea affects your health Untreated sleep apnea prevents you from getting enough rest, which can cause problems with concentrating, remembering things, …

  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. In turn, poor sleep can cause lung disease symptoms to worsen. Sleep is critical to overall health, so take the first step to sleeping better: learn these sleep terms, and find out about treatments …