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Overview
People who have obstructive sleep apnea usually snore very loudly. They regularly have phases of shallow breathing (hypopnea) and breathing pauses that last longer than ten seconds while they are sleeping. more...
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Research summaries
Obstructive sleep apnea is common. Read about whether specialized support can improve the use of CPAP therapy. more...
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The human body
What is “normal” sleep? A good night’s sleep is when you fall asleep quite easily, do not fully wake up during the night, do not wake up too early, and feel refreshed in the morning. Regularly having difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night is not normal for healthy people of any age. more...
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Learn more
Tips for dealing with typical problems. The mask doesn't fit quite right: The breathing masks are available in different sizes. If you have the feeling that your mask doesn't fit well, you can try out a different mask size. more...
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Treatments and diagnostic tests
What happens during a sleep study? Not everyone needs the same amount of sleep, but it can really affect your physical and mental health if you regularly do not get enough sleep, or have trouble falling asleep or sleeping through the night. more...
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Real-life stories
Labels: Airways and respiratory system, G47.3, Head and nerves, Obstructive sleep apnea, OSA Created September 2nd 2011 How we work Published by the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany) more...
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Learn more
People who have obstructive sleep apnea snore loudly and stop breathing for short periods of time while they are sleeping. Read about what can help here. more...
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Real-life stories
The mask only bothered me at the start. I needed some time to get used to it. The amazing thing about the treatment was that I felt an immediate effect. After my first night using this machine I felt reborn. more...
