The Provent sleep apnea device adheres to the nose and features a valve that uses the body's own breathing to create positive airflow pressure. Watching several family members suffer from sleep apnea ...

Devices for sleep apnea keep airways open to improve breathing during sleep. PAP machines supply air through a mask to maintain open airways overnight. Oral appliances hold the tongue or jaw in place ...

As a young physician in Sydney, Australia in 1979, Colin Sullivan conceived of an experiment to help people with nighttime breathing issues. After several months of waiting for the right patient, he ...

Share on Pinterest Former 9/11 ground zero cleanup worker Rubiela Arias demonstrates the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device that she uses. Image credit: ED JONES/Getty Images ...

A CPAP machine provides continuous air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep. Doctors may prescribe CPAP therapy to people who experience symptoms of sleep apnea. A continuous positive airway ...

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