Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) occurs when a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts while sleeping, with the throat muscles relaxing and blocking the airway. It’s a condition that should be ...

When the body is deprived of oxygen during breathing interruptions caused by sleep apnea, insulin resistance can increase. This leads to higher blood sugar levels over time. Undiagnosed or untreated ...

The 3 oximetry devices had poor agreement for mean and median SpO 2 and oxygen desaturation index, with wide limits of agreement. Using different oximeter devices for monitoring stable patients under ...

Natalie and Dan Vincent stand near a display showcasing covers for CPAP headgear and masks. Their new store, The Vincent Creations, will sell those items at 140 Florence Ave. in Florence, Wis. An open ...

Clean your CPAP machine and water chamber at least once a week using soap and warm water. Disconnect and clean the CPAP mask, tubing, and connectors every day. Avoid using CPAP sanitizing machines ...

Use a chin strap with your CPAP machine to keep your mouth closed and prevent dry mouth. If you breathe through your mouth, switch to a full-face CPAP mask that covers both your nose and mouth.

The rare and severe lung disease called pulmonary hypertension (PH) affects the pulmonary arteries, causing high blood pressure. The pulmonary arteries transport the blood from the right heart ...

S Baudouin, S Blumenthal, B Cooper, C Davidson, A Davison, M Elliot, W Kinnear (Chairman), R Paton, E Sawicka, L Turner (Secretary) Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) refers to the provision of ...

The Model 646 Nebulizer converts liquid into aerosol via high velocity, compressed air stream. Used in conjunction with a DeVilbiss brand compressor, it delivers consistent aerosol particles to the ...

You can claim eligible medical expenses on line 33099 or line 33199 of your tax return (Step 5 – Federal tax). Line 33099 – Medical expenses for self, spouse or common-law partner, and your dependant ...