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Using CPAP has many benefits, some of which we've documented right here on the blog already: no more snoring; getting a good night's sleep; lowering the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, and stroke; and an overall improvement in one's quality of life.

But new benefits are always surfacing due to studies being conducted and released. In December we told you that using CPAP may reduce one's sensitivity to pain.

Another study was just released last month showing that CPAP therapy may actually help asthma patients. Asthma is characterized by airway hyperreactivity and is treated primarily with bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory agents.

In the study, adults with stable asthma were given CPAP to use for 7 nights. A control group was also used. The study revealed that those who had used CPAP therapy had a significant decrease in airway reactivity. [Meaning, their sensitivity to stimuli and response to sensitive stimuli decreased.]

Further studies will indicate whether or not using CPAP may decrease asthma symptoms and help lessen the need for asthma medication. Click here to read the full study.