People who suffer from sleep apnea must depend on CPAP machines (continuous positive airway pressure) to avoid death. They have to sleep with a CPAP machine and a mask designed for this purpose.

The next time you go to fill up your neti pot, humidifier or CPAP you may want to use cleaner water. A new study from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that while regular tap ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Almost everyone knows someone who has sleep apnea and has to use a CPAP machine to help them breathe at night. But did you know CPAP machines require distilled water to operate. This ...

The easiest emergency prep you're skipping? Distilled water. When emergencies hit, being prepared is your best defense. Along with having a portable source of power, clean drinking water is absolutely ...

Tap water is not sterile, and using it in home medical devices can result in serious and even deadly infections. But in a study published Wednesday in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, ...

A common problem faced by people who use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the build-up of moisture in the mask and tube. This can cause the CPAP machine to make spitting sounds ...

Distilled water might not be something you think about every day, but in the middle of an emergency, it can quickly become one of the most important supplies in your home. Whether you're using a CPAP ...

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Healthcare professionals may recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for people living with obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers a steady flow of pressurized air ...