Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses a hose and mask or nosepiece to deliver constant and steady air pressure.

The FDA said that it has received reports that the machines can overheat and cause “thermal issues such as fire, smoke, burns and other signs of overheating while people are using” the devices. The ...

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (NEWS10) – Philips Respironics has issued a recall on thousands of ventilators and CPAP machines. The recall only affects units sold in the United States. The units affected ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Cold air from the CPAP machine can mean the humidifier isn't working ...

Long haul trucker Bob Stanton has been using a CPAP machine for 14 years. He is on the road three to four weeks at a time, and, in addition to driving, Stanton works for Dedicated Sleep, an Oregon ...