Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Adjust your CPAP machine settings with your healthcare provider’s approval to reduce side effects.Make sure your CPAP mask fits well to prevent ...

Sleeping with your head elevated can help reduce CPAP-related gas. Chewing food thoroughly and avoiding carbonated drinks can ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) may co-occur in people with sleep apnea. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common sleep apnea treatment. There is mixed research on the effects of CPAP ...

In a pooled analysis of three randomized trials, CPAP had overall null cardiovascular effects in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease. However, CPAP leaned toward benefit ...