Individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, which causes the upper airway to become blocked during sleep, often rely on a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for relief. A CPAP ...

When Eli Walker talked with his ear, nose and throat specialist near his Silver Spring, Md., home about how to treat the obstructive sleep apnea he'd just been diagnosed with, the doctor's first ...

A new clinical practice guideline developed by a task force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated ...

Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and was prescribed a CPAP machine. However, it doesn’t seem to be helping. My doctor said we should consider surgical treatment. What are ...

At the LifeBridge Health ENT Sinus & Allergy Center, Dr. Alpen Patel helps patients get to the root of disrupted sleep. With ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, weight-loss surgery conferred lower risk for major adverse ...

James Southwick was 26 years old the first time he recalls someone suggesting he had sleep apnea — a common and potentially life-threatening condition where a person's breathing is interrupted on and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, weight-loss surgery was linked to reduced risk for heart ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Get a good night's rest and it normally leads to a more productive, better day. However, sleep apnea stops peaceful slumber for millions of adults. Tampa General Hospital's Ear, Nose & ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The people of Decatur can now sleep a little better if they suffer from Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea can lead to certain diseases like Diabetes, cause loud snoring, and can effect ...