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  1. Sleep Apnea - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments.

  2. Sleep Apnea Research - NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 8, 2025 · Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is a common and effective treatment for sleep apnea. Yet, many people with sleep apnea find it difficult to stick to PAP therapy long-term. The …

  3. Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of sleep apnea.

  4. CPAP - CPAP | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a machine that uses mild air pressure to keep breathing airways open while you sleep. Your healthcare provider may prescribe CPAP to treat …

  5. Sleep Disorder Treatments - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about different treatments for sleep conditions, including tips for healthy sleep, CPAP, light therapy, sleep medicines, sleep treatments and sleep devices.

  6. SBIR success story: diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea at home

    Sep 1, 2023 · “With obstructive sleep apnea being a significant issue among older adults and for so many people in our population, it’s encouraging to see new devices for diagnosing and treating sleep …

  7. Sleep apnea in women: New research could lead to better diagnosis …

    Jan 13, 2020 · Studies show that sleep apnea is likely under-diagnosed and under treated in women, but new research could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the condition in this group.

  8. Sleep Apnea - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Symptoms of sleep apnea can include snoring, gasping for air, or breathing that stops and restarts while sleeping. Learn about daytime symptoms of sleep apnea.

  9. Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Central sleep apnea is caused by problems with the way your brain controls your breathing while you sleep. Your age, family history, lifestyle habits, other medical conditions, and some …

  10. Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea in Children - NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 12, 2025 · Undiagnosed sleep apnea in children can cause behavioral problems and affect their health. Learn about causes of and treatments for sleep apnea in children.