Oral pill could provide new option for people with sleep apnea
Summary
Researchers are working on an oral pill to treat sleep apnea, a condition affecting about 30 million people in the U.S., many of whom do not know they have it. This pill would offer a new treatment choice beyond current options like machines or devices.Key Facts
- Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing stops or is very shallow during sleep.
- About 30 million people in the U.S. have sleep apnea.
- Many people with sleep apnea are not diagnosed.
- Current treatments include machines that help keep airways open during sleep.
- A new oral pill is being developed as an alternative treatment.
- This pill would provide a simpler option compared to machines or devices.
- The American Lung Association provides data on sleep apnea prevalence.
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