The FDA could decide by the end of the year.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder during which breathing is disrupted during sleep.
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There are two main types of sleep apnea.
Common causes include heart failure and narcotic pain medications.
About 39 million Americans have sleep apnea, but only about 6 million have been diagnosed with the condition.
Sleep apnea can result in problems functioning properly during the day or sleeping well at night.
If left untreated, it can lead to cardiovascular issues, diabetes, stroke, and dementia.
The second trial tested Zepbound in adults with the same conditions, but those patients were on CPAP therapy.
Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea will continue to be needed in these patients.
Those who are on a CPAP for sleep apnea should continue the therapy.
CPAP devices, on the other hand, provide relief immediately.
A sleep apnea medication may also be a lifelong treatment.
American Lung Association.Learn about sleep apnea.
National Council on Aging.Sleep apnea statistics and facts you should know.
