There is a risk of serious injury or death related to more than 20 million CPAP masks made by ResMed, the FDA said Jan. 11. The continuous positive airway pressure masks, branded as AirFit and ...
(Nasdaq: INGN), a leading medical technology company specializing in innovative respiratory products for homecare use, today announced the launch of Aurora CPAP masks, a new product within the ...
As competitor Philips continues to grapple with the effects of its long-standing recall of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines and other respiratory devices, ResMed is now issuing a ...
Philips Respironics has recalled some face masks used with CPAP and BiPap machines because they have magnetic headgear clips that can interfere with other medical devices. The recalled masks are the ...
Some sleep therapy masks made by Philips Respironics present a potential risk of serious injury for people with pacemakers or other metallic implants. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a ...
Dr. Chelsea Kadish and Kyle Goodknight explain why EMS providers who consider prehospital pediatric CPAP too aggressive should embrace the modality as safe and effective for even the youngest patients ...
Philips has recalled more than 17 million CPAP and BiPAP masks because the product’s magnets can interfere with implanted metal medical devices, such as pacemakers. As of Sept. 6, there have been 14 ...
A CPAP machine provides continuous air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep. Doctors may prescribe CPAP therapy to people who experience symptoms of sleep apnea. A continuous positive airway ...
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 ...
Share on Pinterest Former 9/11 ground zero cleanup worker Rubiela Arias demonstrates the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device that she uses. Image credit: ED JONES/Getty Images ...
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 ...
There is currently no drug that treats sleep apnea. However, the third clinical trial of AD109 suggests there could be one in the future. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, ...