President Biden was speaking to reporters as he left the White House on Wednesday. After reporters pointed out the marks on his face, the White House revealed that the president last night used a CPAP machine, which is used by people with sleep apnea.
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President Biden is using a CPAP machine to help with sleep apnea. It’s a common condition where people don’t get enough oxygen while they sleep, and it’s often characterized by loud snoring.
The White House disclosed the machine’s use after reporters noticed on Wednesday that Biden’s face bore traces of the straps used to hold the air pressure mask. CPAP stands for “continuous positive airway pressure.”
“He used a CPAP machine last night, which is common for people with that history,” White House spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement.
Biden’s sleep apnea was revealed in a 2008 Medical Report, then Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama chose her as his running mate. Sleep apnea is also mentioned in Biden’s 2019 medical reports, although not in his White House medical reports while in office.
position affects 30 million According to the American Medical Association, people in America.
Biden’s medical condition is being closely scrutinized because, at 80, he is the oldest president in US history. polls show voters are concerned about his very old for a second term in office.
President’s Latest medical reportAccording to Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, released in February, he “remains fit for duty”.
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