Overview
- In recent episodes, the composer was seen putting on a CPAP mask in the Bigg Boss house and explained that the device helps him sleep safely.
- He said he sometimes stops breathing for 15–20 seconds within a minute of sleep, echoing his mother's observations that prompted his diagnosis.
- Physicians cited in coverage describe CPAP as a primary therapy that keeps the airway open, improving sleep quality and lowering risks such as hypertension, heart disease and stroke.
- Experts note additional options depending on severity, including Auto‑CPAP or BiPAP devices, intra‑oral appliances, and surgeries like septoplasty, tonsillectomy or maxillomandibular advancement.
- Reports also highlight the condition's prevalence, citing a 2019 estimate that about 1 billion adults aged 30–69 worldwide have obstructive sleep apnea.