Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when your airway partially or completely blocks during sleep, causing snoring and repeated awakenings. It can raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, ...
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EPAP is a small, one-way valve worn over the nostrils that helps keep the airway open during sleep. EPAP devices are quieter and more portable than CPAP machines, which may make them easier for some ...
Sleep apnea can cause brain damage due to a lack of oxygen during sleep. With proper treatment using CPAP therapy, brain damage from sleep apnea can be reversed. Sleep apnea is a common medical ...