Recall of Sleep Apnea Machines Leaves Many in the Lurch, and Worried
Two years ago, Jim Curran of Marshfield was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition affecting millions of people worldwide.
People with sleep apnea repeatedly stop breathing while they sleep, only to be partially or fully awakened when their brains don’t get enough oxygen. It deprives those who have it of restful sleep, and it is linked to a range of ailments, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and liver dysfunction.
Using a machine known …