LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Rather than weight loss and surgery, getting a CPAP machine has been the top go-to treatment for people with a severe snoring disorder called sleep apnea. But after the Food and ...

Millions of CPAP sleep apnea machines made by the medical device maker Philips and a subsidiary were found to have a dangerous problem, triggering consumer lawsuits and a massive recall in 2021. Now, ...

In 2021, polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in Philips Respironics ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines was found to degrade and cause serious health issues or death, leading to a mass ...

Medicare covers continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines when a doctor orders them for individuals with sleep apnea and who meet other Medicare requirements. If a doctor confirms the ...

Unfortunately, the best laid plans of our body often go awry. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a person’s airways become blocked by the movement of soft tissues in the throat, ...

Medicare pays most costs of CPAP, a common therapy for people with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. To get coverage, you’ll need a physician to prescribe a CPAP machine based on tests — including a ...

Three years after one of the largest medical device recalls in history, the fallout – health-wise and financial – continues to impact many patients with sleep apnea. Now a critical deadline is ...

For a potentially serious medical condition, it’s remarkable how few people know they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The good news is that for people with a diagnosis, there have never been more ...

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 ...

Put an end to sleep disruptions, from air leaks to pressure points and general discomfort. We rounded up the best CPAP ...

HERE’S INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER PAUL VAN OSDOL. THE RECALL AFFECTED MILLIONS OF BREATHING MACHINES MADE BY PHILIPS, WHICH HAS OFFICES HERE IN BAKERY SQUARE AND IN MORRISVILLE. ON SATURDAY, DON SCHREIBER ...