Advances in CPAP

The AirTouch N30i mask and AirSense 11 CPAP device from ResMed. Photo Courtesy of ResMed.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that may affect up to 1 billion people worldwide. But discomfort with CPAP machines has kept many patients from complying with therapy. Now, companies are investing in machine learning, personalized pressure delivery algorithms, fabric masks, and digital health strategies to increase therapy adherence and help patients sleep more soundly.

Read more at IEEE Pulse: “Not Your Grandfather’s CPAP:” Improving Sleep Apnea Therapy Adherence with Emerging Technology.