Overview

• In a recent Bigg Boss 19 episode, music composer Amaal Mallik disclosed he has sleep apnea and was shown using a CPAP machine to manage it.
• Sleep apnea involves repeated pauses in breathing during sleep; Mayo Clinic describes three types: obstructive, central, and complex.
• Doctors cite symptoms such as loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, daytime sleepiness, headaches, trouble concentrating, and elevated blood pressure.
• CPAP therapy keeps airways open and is associated with better sleep and lower risks of heart disease and stroke, typically using a mask, straps, tubing, a motor, and an air filter.
• An estimated 1 billion adults worldwide may have obstructive sleep apnea, and management options include oral appliances, BiPAP devices, and surgeries, with diagnosis guided by clinical evaluation.