The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face.
Biden was seen with marks on his face before officials disclosed his use of a CPAP machinePresident Joe Biden is using a medical device to treat sleep apnoea, a common disorder in which breathing is interrupted repeatedly during sleep.
The medical announcement came on Wednesday after reporters spotted marks on his face - from the mask used to help him breathe at night.A CPAP device gently pumps air into a mask over the mouth and nose during sleep, holding the airways open. Sleep apnoea is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders in the world, with up to one billion people affected worldwide. Studies suggest that the condition increases with age, but sleep apnoea can also occur in young adults.
Doctors say this can result in poor memory and concentration, and the exhaustion causes a significantly higher risk of accidents.
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