This article originally appeared in the National Association of EMS Physicians blog and is reprinted here with permission. By ...

Because of new high-tech medical equipment, paramedics at Westlake Volunteer Fire Department can provide faster and safer treatment to patients experiencing respiratory distress or a life-threatening ...

Sleep apnea affects millions globally, often lurking undetected until it begins impacting overall health. While high blood pressure remains one of the most significant risks associated with untreated ...

Researchers found evidence for reduced risk of dying from all causes and cardiovascular disease when OSA patients were treated with CPAP versus non-CPAP users. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea ...

Medicare covers 80% of the cost for a CPAP machine and supplies if you have a specific type of sleep apnea. To get coverage for a CPAP machine, you have to show that you have sleep apnea by having a ...

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 ...

As a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, I see firsthand how challenging it is for many patients to acclimate to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. In addition to being familiar ...