A new pill could provide relief for the millions of Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
The dangerous sleep disorder disrupts the ability to breathe while sleeping and affects some 30 million people in the U.S., the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says. A machine known as a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, can help regulate breathing — but the machines can be unpleasant, have been recalled over health concerns and can cost up to $1,000.
