Like many professional drivers, I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that causes the airway to partially collapse during sleep, preventing the sufferer from ...
TAMPA, Fla. – The effects the increasingly prevalent sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have on a professional driver have been well documented. However, there’s growing concern about the ...
CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure system, includes a main unit, mask, tube and headgear. Last March, Tony Schmidt discovered something unsettling about the machine that helps ...
Healthcare professionals may recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for people living with obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers a steady flow of pressurized air ...
Schmidt’s privacy concerns began the day after he registered his new CPAP unit with ResMed, its manufacturer. He opted out of receiving any further information. But he had barely wiped the sleep out ...
Bloating is a possible symptom associated with using a CPAP machine, as it can cause excess air in your stomach. Management may include switching devices or lifestyle changes. A continuous positive ...
Ammanford-based CR Clarke & Co has now received approval for its rapidly manufactured CPAP (RMCPAP) unit and will be working with businesses in Wales including Panasonic on an initial run of 80 ...