STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging caution when using a certain Philips CPAP machine, due to possible safety issues. The agency is alerting patients and health ...
In the wake of a disastrous recall involving defective sound-dampening foam in several of its breathing machines, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it was suspending sales of its continuous ...
CPAP therapy can help you decrease snoring and improve your sleep by keeping your airways open. Insurance often covers CPAP machines, which cost between $350 and $3,000. Using a CPAP machine every ...
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Justice, representing the Food and Drug Administration and healthcare technology company Philips came to an agreement to no longer sell their sleep therapy or ...
Three years after one of the largest medical device recalls in history, the fallout – health-wise and financial – continues to impact many patients with sleep apnea. Now a critical deadline is ...
Bloating is a possible symptom associated with using a CPAP machine, as it can cause excess air in your stomach. Management may include switching devices or lifestyle changes. A continuous positive ...
Philips DreamStation 2 continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for sleep apnea may overheat, according to an FDA safety alert on Tuesday urging patients to monitor their devices. "The FDA ...
Flying with a CPAP machine resulted in many headaches for one journalist traveling this past summer between New York and Reykjavik on Icelandair. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images) ...
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 ...