Sleep Apnea Machine
treatments submit a link
It's called CPAP
EurekAlert
See how continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treats obstructive sleep apnea, and dramatically improved this study group's heart function, daytime alertness and sleep.
Who hates the machine?
I Hate CPAP
This group of dentists wants to save you the discomfort of the sleep apnea machine, called continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Read this treatment page.
Take it seriously
Univ. of Maryland Med. Cntr.
Read this for the facts on risks, causes, prevention, treatment and prognosis. Includes sleep apnea in children.
See it on video
Sleep Solutions
Scroll down to the third title in red, and click on the film box to see this video on the sleep apnea machine.
Doesn't help central type
New Eng. Jnl. Med.
Read how the sleep apnea machine, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), isn't helpful for people with the central type of apnea.
Better than machine?
NBC-2
Could this be an option for people who don't want to use the sleep apnea machine? See this video on a new implant procedure.
Compliance is key
Sleep Quest
Using the sleep apnea machine exactly as prescribed could save your life. See this site on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and the importance of using it every night.
See the machine
Sleep Apnea Machine
View a picture of the sleep apnea machine here. This is a commercial site and is included only because of a good photo of the machine.
The usual options
Natl. Heart, Lung and Blood Inst.
Read about the most common sleep apnea options, including change of certain habits, a night-time sleep apnea machine, mouthpiece or surgery.
self-help submit a link
Free delivery
Sleep Disorder Alliance
This resource describes paying for a sleep apnea machine or device through Medicare or private insurance. Apply for free delivery here.

