Magnets in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks led to Class I recalls in recent years for Philips Respironics and ResMed. Those recalls — classified as the most serious kind by the FDA ...

CPAP machines are a common treatment for sleep apnea, but they can be uncomfortable to sleep with, especially when you first start using one. The best CPAP pillows have special cutouts for the mask ...

Research suggests that CPAP may improve headaches in some people with sleep apnea. But some people may develop headaches if their CPAP mask is too tight, if they develop nasal congestion, or if CPAP ...

Using a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine can help alleviate symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), explains Harley Greenberg, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.A.S.M., medical director of ...

If you’re a side sleeper, you know how uncomfortable it can be to try to sleep with a bulky CPAP mask. Luckily, there are many great options on the market specifically designed for side sleepers. The ...

One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves wearing an air mask while sleeping, which can be awkward and uncomfortable. A new study, however, suggests that a simple TENS ...

Use N95, or better, masks and make sure they cover your nose and mouth. By Claire Moses Today’s the day to put that mask back on. As smoke from wildfires in Canada drifts over large parts of the ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Just a few weeks after racking up its fifth Class I recall from the FDA this year, Philips has hit the half-dozen mark. Its sixth of the classifications—which denote the agency’s most serious rating ...

[Image from FDA] The FDA today issued a notice confirming that a recall of Philips (NYSE:PHG) Respironics face masks is Class I, the most serious kind. Last month, Philips provided an update on an ...

The USDA and FDA issued an alert for millions of CPAP and BiPAP masks due to a “serious safety concern.” “This latest recall raises further safety concerns both for Philips devices already subject to ...