Every night, millions of people stop breathing without knowing it. Not once, but sometimes hundreds of times. Their remedy? A mask, a hum and the steady whisper of pressurized air. It's not glamorous, ...

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 ...

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 ...

For millions of Americans who struggle with sleep apnea, using a CPAP machine might feel like an inconvenience — the mask feels uncomfortable, the machine makes noise, and keeping it on throughout the ...

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 ...

Sleep apnea used to be managed by puncturing the neck, but treatments for the common condition in the near-future promise to be far less intrusive. Reading time 6 minutes Snoring is routinely a ...

In under 90 minutes, a new, less invasive procedure has shown it can improve breathing in people with sleep apnea. The method ...

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 ...