Positive airway pressure therapy works best when couple works together

Going to bed wearing a continuous positive airway pressure machine may not be a flattering look.

Obstructive sleep apnea is marked by repeated pauses in breathing throughout the night for periods lasting from a few seconds to minutes. The condition can raise the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.

But new research shows that men who have a supportive female partner who is willing to work with them to deal with their obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to continue treatment.