health
March 15, 2026
How a ‘vacuum cleaner turned the other way’ became a popular solution to snoring disorders
Cpap machines were once used only for severe sleep apnoea but sleep medicine physicians say there has been a rise in prescribing for milder cases
TL;DR
- Snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition impacting breathing during sleep.
- CPAP machines, using mild air pressure to keep airways open, are increasingly prescribed for milder sleep apnoea cases.
- Awareness of sleep disorders and advancements in monitoring technology have driven demand for sleep services.
- While effective, CPAP machines are medical devices and should not be marketed as consumer technology, with potential side effects if not used correctly.
- Other treatments for snoring and sleep apnoea include mouth splints and nasal dilators.
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