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More than a year ago, Philips Respironics announced a recall of more than 5 million continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines.  CPAP is the most commonly prescribed sleep apnea treatment. It works by forcing air into the lungs, using air pressure to keep the airway open so that [...]

JAMA Cardiology recently published a study on childhood sleep apnea. The research shows teens have an increased chance of high blood pressure if they had the condition as kids. According to the study author, Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, the disorder can act as a “gateway” to problems of this nature in the future. [...]