Dear Dr. Roach: In your recent response to a question about treating obstructive sleep apnea, you mentioned the benefit of using a CPAP machine. You also mentioned that adding supplemental oxygen ...

For decades, receiving oxygen treatments for conditions such as COPD meant being tethered to bulky canisters of compressed oxygen, which limited mobility and independence. An atmosphere of pure oxygen ...

Continuous positive airway pressure – or CPAP – machines help people with sleep apnea, a stoppage of proper breathing for 10 seconds or more while asleep because the upper airways have a blockage of ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with hypertension, inflammation, and increased cardiovascular risk. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces blood pressure, but adherence is often ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways CPAP therapy creates pressure that helps keep your airway open while you ...