Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat sleep apnea comes with a potential risk of infection, including sinus infections and ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is very common with 15% to 30% of men in the United States and 10% to 15% of women having the condition.

Kim Richardson: [Wearing a CPAP mask] I don't understand the question. (pointing to the mask) Is this not sexy? Okay, fine. Maybe the mask isn't the most physically attractive thing, but sexy isn ...

Keeping the mask, hose, and the standing water reservoir ... increase until you receive the highest humidity without rainout. Though CPAP machines vary, many have humidity settings ranging from ...

One of the most common treatments for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP ... mask and CPAP machine, removing 99.9% of germs, bacteria, and other pathogens without ...

First, hold the mask over your face without straps. Then, try wearing the mask with the hose. Next, add the straps. When you're ready, turn your CPAP machine on low. Start with 10 minutes ...

“It’s a whole thing,” she told me, to force herself to wear the mask like she should ... There is no cure for sleep apnea, so the use of a CPAP is a must for the rest of Matina and Bales ...