Sleep apnea is a debilitating disease that many sufferers don’t even realize they have. Those afflicted with the condition ...
Use of an oronasal mask for delivery of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was associated with increased upper airway collapsibility and the need for greater therapeutic pressure compared to ...
Millions of masks used with sleep apnea machines have been recalled for safety concerns. Philips Respironics recalled more than 17 million masks used with their continuous positive airway pressure or ...
Sleep apnea is a serious condition, causing breathing to stop and start several times during sleep. The most common form of the condition is obstructive sleep apnea, where the throat narrows, blocking ...
Magnets in the recalled masks, used in breathing machines for sleep apnea, can interfere with pacemakers and other lifesaving medical devices. Philips Respironics has voluntarily recalled more than 17 ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients, caregivers and health care providers that Philips Respironics has recalled certain BiPAP and CPAP masks due to a serious safety concern. The ...