Overview

• Music composer Amaal Mallik told viewers on Bigg Boss 19 he has sleep apnea and was shown sleeping with a CPAP device.
• Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Meghali Diwaker said the mask seen on the show helps keep his airway open and can be life‑saving at night.
• Medical explainers cite evidence that CPAP improves sleep quality and can reduce risks such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
• CPAP delivers a steady airflow via a mask, straps, tubing, and a motor, and is among treatments that also include oral devices and selected surgeries.
• Coverage highlights the scale of the condition, noting a 2019 study estimating about 1 billion people aged 30–69 worldwide have obstructive sleep apnea.