Millions of people in the U.S. have sleep apnea, most of whom aren’t getting treated for it. But a simple daily pill of an ...

A European clinical trial found that the drug sulthiame significantly reduced breathing interruptions in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Patients taking higher doses experienced up to 47% ...

Custom-fitted oral appliances reduce airway obstruction by physically repositioning the lower jaw or tongue forward during ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by oxygen desaturation due to repeated airway collapse ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known for causing breathing difficulties and limiting everyday activities. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), on the other hand, is usually ...

Struggling to fall asleep and stopping breathing at night may be a far riskier combo than previously thought. In a study of ...

For decades, cumbersome CPAP machines have been the primary way to help people with sleep apnea. A range of new options has recently come into focus.

At-home sleep tests offer a convenient way to diagnose sleep apnea without visiting a lab. CPAP machines are a highly effective, life-changing treatment for those with sleep apnea. Modern CPAP ...

Scientists say the combination of insomnia and sleep apnea could quietly increase the risk of heart disease. New research ...

Obstructive sleep apnea promotes whole-body inflammation and weakens the body's immune system. Read about related pathways and health consequences.

Sleeping with a clunky breathing machine is a problem for many with sleep apnea, but a more comfortable alternative is on the horizon. In a recent clinical drug trial that ended in 2023, participants ...

Narcolepsy is a neurological condition that causes sudden “sleep attacks” at any time, while sleep apnea causes breathing pauses during sleep. Sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring, gasping, dry ...