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News Articles: sleep apnea

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of Zepbound for adults with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea

The FDA said studies have shown that by aiding weight loss, Zepbound improves sleep apnea symptoms in some patients.

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  • Juliana Kim
President Biden talks to reporters as he departs the White House on Wednesday. After reporters pointed out the marks on his face, the White House revealed the president used a CPAP machine, used by people who have sleep apnea, Tuesday night.

Biden's sleep apnea has led him to use a CPAP machine at night

After reporters noticed marks on the president's face Wednesday morning, the White House disclosed that the president started using a CPAP machine a few weeks ago.

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  • Deepa Shivaram
Jeffrey Reed, who experienced persistent sinus infections and two bouts of pneumonia while using a Philips CPAP machine, poses with the device Oct. 20 at his home in Marysville, Ohio.

As a CPAP recall drags on, sleep apnea sufferers are getting angry

Philips is trying to fix or replace 5 million of the devices because foam in them can deteriorate into harmful particles. But the process is taking years, forcing some patients to risk their health.

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  • The Associated Press
Truck driver José Mendoza has a Humana HMO plan through his employer. It has a $5,000 deductible and 50% coinsurance, leaving him financially vulnerable.

A $10,322 Tab For A Sleep Apnea Study Is Enough To Wreck One Patient's Rest

The University of Miami Health System charged truck driver José Mendoza six times what Medicare would pay for an overnight test. He got trapped by his high-deductible health plan and sky-high billing.

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  • Michelle Andrews