A CPAP machine is a medical device often recommended to folks who have sleep apnea or other disruptive sleep conditions. Wearers place a mask over their nose and mouth to deliver a continuous stream ...

Doctors favor treatment with continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines, researchers are slated to report this week at a meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Adobe stock June ...

Use a chin strap with your CPAP machine to keep your mouth closed and prevent dry mouth. If you breathe through your mouth, switch to a full-face CPAP mask that covers both your nose and mouth.

Early treatment of obstructive sleep apnea may decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study published Monday finds.

Sleep specialist Dr. Mehwish Sajid joined Morning Edition host Doug Tribou to talk about the most common sleep problems and what we can all do to improve our sleep.

A study of 11 million people found those who used CPAP machines to treat the disorder were less likely to develop the incurable neurological disease.

Bloodwork, CPAP therapy, supplements and nighttime routines can address hidden health issues that sabotage rest — and help ...

Loud snoring at night. Pauses in breathing followed by gasps for air while you’re asleep. Excessive daytime fatigue. Frequent nodding off in front of the TV or even when behind the wheel of a car.