Editorial Policy

Sleep Breathing Guide is committed to providing clear, accurate, evidence-informed information about sleep, sleep-disordered breathing, PAP therapy, respiratory health, sleep testing, and related products and technologies.

Our editorial goal is simple:

We do not aim to replace the reader’s physician. We aim to help readers better understand their health, evaluate the information available to them, and understand the questions they should be asking.

Medical Expertise and Oversight

Medical content on Sleep Breathing Guide is developed and reviewed based on established clinical knowledge, current medical literature, professional society guidance, and relevant regulatory information.

Medical content is written or medically reviewed under the editorial oversight of:

Kwaku Osafo-Mensah, MD
Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
More than 20 years of experience in sleep medicine

Clinical experience informs our approach, but individual experience does not replace scientific evidence. When appropriate, we distinguish established medical knowledge from emerging evidence, expert interpretation, and areas of uncertainty.

Our Evidence Standards

Medical and scientific claims may be supported by sources including:

• Peer-reviewed medical literature
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Professional society guidelines and consensus statements
• Government and regulatory agencies
• Academic medical institutions
• Original manufacturer documentation for product specifications
• Other authoritative medical and scientific sources when appropriate

We give greater weight to higher-quality evidence and established clinical guidance than to testimonials, marketing claims, isolated studies, or anecdotal reports.

Sources and References

When a medical claim would benefit from supporting documentation, we aim to reference authoritative sources whenever practical.

Sources may include organizations and publications such as professional sleep and respiratory societies, peer-reviewed journals, government health agencies, regulatory authorities, and academic medical institutions.

The presence of a citation does not necessarily mean that every statement in an article is directly derived from that source. References are intended to help readers understand the evidence underlying important medical concepts and to provide opportunities for further reading.

Medical Review

Medical articles may undergo review for:

• Clinical accuracy
• Appropriate terminology
• Consistency with established evidence
• Appropriate discussion of benefits and risks
• Recognition of uncertainty or limitations
• Appropriate distinction between education and individualized medical advice
• Appropriate recommendations for professional evaluation when warranted

Where applicable, articles may display the name and credentials of the medical author or reviewer and the date of the most recent substantive review.

Updating Content

Medicine, technology, product specifications, professional recommendations, and regulatory information change over time.

Sleep Breathing Guide may periodically review and update content when

• Important new evidence becomes available
• Professional guidelines change
• Product specifications or availability change
• Regulatory information changes
• Errors or outdated information are identified
• New information would materially improve the usefulness of an article

When appropriate, an article may display a Published, Updated, or Medically Reviewed date.

Minor spelling, formatting, or stylistic corrections may not result in a new review date.

Corrections Policy

Accuracy is important to us.

If we identify a meaningful factual or medical error, we aim to correct it promptly. Significant corrections may be noted within the article when doing so would help readers understand what changed.

Readers who believe they have identified an error may contact:

contact@sleepbreathingguide.com

Please include the article title or URL and a description of the information you believe should be reviewed.

Editorial Independence

Editorial conclusions are based on our assessment of the available evidence, clinical relevance, safety, usefulness, limitations, and value to readers.

Advertisers, manufacturers, retailers, affiliate programs, and other commercial partners do not determine our medical conclusions.

Payment, affiliate commission, free products, sponsorship, or another commercial relationship does not guarantee favorable coverage.

Product Reviews and Comparisons

Sleep Breathing Guide may review or compare CPAP machines, masks, accessories, sleep-monitoring technology, home sleep-testing products, pillows, mattresses, consumer health devices, and other sleep-related products or services.

Product assessments may consider factors such as:

• Intended purpose
• Clinical relevance
• Safety considerations
• Features and specifications
• Comfort and usability
• Compatibility
• Durability
• Maintenance requirements
• Cost and overall value
• Available scientific evidence
• Manufacturer documentation
• Potential advantages and limitations
• Suitability for different types of users

A product’s inclusion on the Sleep Breathing Guide does not mean that it is medically necessary or appropriate for every reader.

Affiliate Relationships

Some content may contain affiliate links.

If a reader purchases a product or service through certain links, Sleep Breathing Guide may receive a commission or referral fee at no additional cost to the reader.

Affiliate compensation does not determine whether a product is included, excluded, recommended, criticized, or compared favorably.

Commercial relationships are disclosed in accordance with our Affiliate Disclosure and, when appropriate, directly within individual articles.

Sponsored Content and Free Products

Sleep Breathing Guide may occasionally receive products for evaluation or enter into sponsored relationships.

When applicable, these relationships will be clearly disclosed.

Receiving a free product, sponsorship, payment, or other compensation does not guarantee a positive review or favorable editorial conclusion.

Sponsored material, when published, should be distinguishable from independent editorial content.

Artificial Intelligence and Editorial Assistance

Artificial intelligence and other digital tools may be used to assist with portions of the editorial workflow, including:

• Topic organization
• Outlining
• Draft development
• Language editing
• Summarization
• Research organization
• Identification of questions requiring further investigation

AI-generated output is not treated as an authoritative medical source.

Medical claims should not be accepted solely because they were generated or summarized by an artificial intelligence system.

When AI tools assist with medical or health-related content, the material is subject to human editorial review for accuracy, context, relevance, and appropriate interpretation.

Final editorial responsibility for published medical content remains with the human author or medical reviewer.

Manufacturer and Commercial Claims

Manufacturer specifications may be useful when describing a product’s dimensions, features, compatibility, warranty, or technical capabilities.

However, manufacturer marketing claims are not automatically treated as independent scientific evidence.

When appropriate, we distinguish the following:

Manufacturer claims
from
Independent evidence
from
Our editorial assessment.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors and reviewers should disclose relevant financial or commercial relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the subject matter being discussed.

Where a meaningful conflict exists, disclosure may be included within the relevant article or review.

Reader Safety

Sleep Breathing Guide provides general educational information.

Content should not encourage readers to disregard professional medical advice or make potentially unsafe changes to prescribed treatment without appropriate clinical guidance.

Particular care is taken when discussing topics such as the following:

• PAP pressure changes
• Prescription medical devices
• Supplemental oxygen
• Medications and supplements
• Severe daytime sleepiness
• Driving safety
• Significant oxygen desaturation
• Cardiopulmonary disease
• Central sleep apnea
• Other potentially serious medical conditions

Medical Emergencies

Sleep Breathing Guide does not provide emergency medical services.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention through the appropriate emergency medical services in your location.

Reader Feedback

Questions, corrections, suggestions, and recommendations for future educational topics are welcome.

Contact:

contact@sleepbreathingguide.com

Medical Disclaimer

Information published by Sleep Breathing Guide is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Readers should discuss personal symptoms, diagnoses, medications, medical devices, PAP settings, and treatment decisions with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

For additional information, please review our Medical Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure.

Last updated: August 27, 2026