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 ...

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major ...

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 & ...

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, ...

Sleep apnea is a serious condition, causing breathing to stop and start several times during sleep. The most common form of the condition is obstructive sleep apnea, where the throat narrows, blocking ...

Medically reviewed by Valerie Cacho, MD Key Takeaways A sleep apnea implant sends a signal to move the tongue and keep the airway open while you sleep. To qualify for the implant, you must have a BMI ...

Sleep apnea can result in daytime fatigue and irritability. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, defined as having frequent episodes of ...

No doubt, lifestyle challenges, and therapy are often the first lines of defense. Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by pauses in breathing during your sleep, disrupts your sleeping cycle, and ...

Breakthrough sleep apnea medication AD109 shows promising results in phase 3 trials, potentially helping 30 million Americans with the condition.

Over half of newborns with severe spina bifida experience sleep-disordered breathing, an often overlooked early threat to ...