Clinical Benefits of CPAP

1.       Lower blood pressure

Pengo M. et al. (2022) Effect of CPAP therapy on blood pressure in patients with OSA: a worldwide individual patient data meta-analysis. European Heart Journal. 43(2)

2.       Improve cardiovascular problems (including myocardial infarction, and heart attack)

Benjafield AV, et al. (2025) Positive airway pressure therapy and all‐cause and cardiovascular mortality in people with obstructive sleep apnoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and confounder-adjusted, non-randomised controlled studies. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. 13(5): 403-413

3.       Help reducing atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence risk

Varrias D, Kossack A, Leavitt J, et al. (2026) Adherence to CPAP for patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation: A “real-world” analysis. Heart Rhythm. 23(2):349-355.

4.       Effective at stopping snoring

Guzman, M. A., et al. (2017). The Efficacy of Low-Level Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for the Treatment of Snoring. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 13(5), 703–711

5.       Help manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma

Duong-Quy, S., Huynh-Anh, T., Vo-Pham-Minh, T. et al. (2026) Management of Patients with Asthma, COPD, and OSA in Outpatient Unit: ACOSOU—Global Perspectives and Challenges. Pulm Ther 12, 117–144

6.       Relieve kidneys’ stress

Rimke, A. N., et al. (2019). Effect of CPAP therapy on kidney function in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and chronic kidney disease: a protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial. BMJ open, 9(3), e024632.

7.       Lower secretion of liver enzymes, improve liver function

Liu, X., Miao, et al. (2018). Effect of CPAP therapy on liver disease in patients with OSA: a review. Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 22(4), 963–972

8.       Reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and blood lipids

Özdemir, C., et al. (2018). Response of Blood Parameters to CPAP Treatment in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Noro psikiyatri arsivi, 56(3), 182–185

9.       Indirectly support spleen function (by lowering the risk of thrombosis and splenic infarction)

Li, Y., Liu, H., & Shi, Y. (2020). Splenic infarction associated with obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome: a case report. The Journal of international medical research, 48(10), 300060520954691

10.    Better glycemic control (blood sugar control)

Jonas H. et al. (2023). Effects of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on glucose metabolism in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Respiratory review. 32(169):230083

11.    Slow down cognitive decline

Wang J, et al. (2025). Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and future risk of dementia among individuals managed in UK general practice. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 17;80(3):167-174.

12.    Improve memory and cognitive functions

Tan L, et al. (2025). Effect of CPAP treatment on subjective cognitive decline in patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep and Biological Rhythms. 24(1):123-130

13.    Restore the balance of the nervous system

Friščić, T., et al. (2023). Impact of CPAP Therapy on the Autonomic Nervous System. Biomedicines, 11(12), 3210.

14.    Speed up the rehabilitation of stroke

Khot, S. P., et al (2016). Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Stroke Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 12(7), 1019–1026.

15.    Help with emotional regulation and reactivity

Pattison, E., Tolson, J., Barnes, M., Saunders, W. J., Bartlett, D., Downey, L. A., & Jackson, M. L. (2023). Improved depressive symptoms, and emotional regulation and reactivity, in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea after short- and long-term CPAP therapy use. Sleep medicine, 111, 13–20

16.    Help patients with mood disorders, depression and anxiety

Velescu, D. R., Marc, M., Manolescu, D., Trăilă, D., & Oancea, C. (2022). CPAP Therapy on Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 58(10), 1402

17.    Improve balance, reduce risk of falling

Stevens, D., et al (2022). O030 Reduction in fall risk markers following CPAP treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea in people over 65 years. Sleep Advances: A Journal of the Sleep Research Society, 3(Suppl 1), A12

18.    Enhance exercise tolerance and physical fitness significantly

Stevens D, et al. (2021) CPAP increases physical activity in obstructive sleep apnea with cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 17(2):141-148

19.    Reduce daytime fatigue, tiredness and lack of energy

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2011). CPAP therapy reduces fatigue, increases energy in patients with sleep apnea. SLEEP JOURNAL

20.    Speed up wound healing indirectly

Bartolo, K., & Hill, E. A. (2023). The association between obstructive sleep apnoea and wound healing: a systematic review. Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 27(3), 775–787.

21.    Reduce chronic pain intensity

Shen, C., Ou, Y., Ouyang, R. et al. Prevalence and characteristics of pain in moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea patients and effect of CPAP treatment. Sci Rep 13, 15758 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42967-5

22.    Aid in weight management

Mao Y, Goulden PA. The impact of CPAP on intensive calorie restriction weight loss Presented at ENDO 2019; March 23-26, 2019; New Orleans, LA. Abstract SAT-095.

23.    Better vision

West, S. D., et al (2018). Continuous positive airway pressure effect on visual acuity in patients with type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea: a multicentre randomised controlled trial. The European respiratory journal, 52(4), 1801177

24.    Make eyes appear wider and more refreshed

Hirunpatravong P. et al (2019). Long-term Effect of Continuous Positive Air Pressure Therapy on Intraocular Pressure in Patients with Primary Open-angle Glaucoma with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Journal of current glaucoma practice, 13(3), 94–98. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10078-1262

25.    Slow down the progression of glaucoma

Cheong A. et al. (2023). Obstructive sleep apnoea and glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eye (Lond). 37(15):3065-3083

26.    Improve hearing & tinnitus relief

Chi, J. C., et al. (2021). CPAP Treatment Improves Pure Tone Audiometry Threshold in Sensorineural Hearing Loss Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(13), 6768

27.    Improve sense of smell (olfactory function)

Binar, M., & Gokgoz, M. C. (2021). Olfactory function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and the effect of positive airway pressure treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 25(4), 1791–1802

28.    Relieve chronic throat symptom, including LPR (Laryngopharyngeal reflux) & GERD (gastroesophageal reflux)

Choi, J. H., et al. (2021). Potential Therapeutic Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients. Journal of clinical medicine, 10(13), 2861

Li C., Wu Z. H., Pan X. L., & Yuan K.(2021). Effect of continuous positive airway pressure on gastroesophageal reflux in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A meta-analysis. Sleep and Breathing, 25(3), 1203-1210

29.    Help treat insomnia

Lundetræ RS, et al. (2021) Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Symptoms and Prevalence of Insomnia in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Longitudinal Study. Front Psychol. 12:691495

30.    Reduce nighttime urination frequency (Nocturia)

Wang T, et al. (2015). The Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Nocturia in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Neurourology Journal, 19(3), 178-184

31.    Improve immune system

How Better Sleep from CPAP improves Immune Function (2026). Dream Sleeep Respiratory

32.    Improve work performance

Jurádo-Gámez, B., Guglielmi, O., Gude-Sampedro, F., & Buela-Casal, G. (2015). Effect of CPAP therapy on job productivity and psychosocial occupational health in patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 19(4), 1293–1299.

33.    Improve sexual function, satisfaction, and martial relationship

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2012). Men using CPAP see improvement in sexual function, satisfaction

Colby S. (2025) CPAP Use May Improve Quality of Martial Relationships. Pulmonology Advisor.

34.    Help promoting hair growth

Boghosian, T., Mendez, H., Sayegh, M., Rabionet, A., Beer, J., & Tosti, A. (2026). The Intersection of Sleep and Hair Loss: A Systematic Review. Dermatology and therapy, 16(2), 937–952. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-025-01641-6

35.    Help promoting physical growth in children

Ito, S. et al. (2015) Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in a Pubescent Boy of Short Stature Was Improved with an Orthodontic Mandibular Advancement Oral Appliance: A Case Report. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 11(1):75-76