Two existing drugs might be effective for sleep apnoea

While CPAP is an effective treatment for sleep apnoea, many find it too uncomfortable to use; effective drugs would greatly help this group of patients. — TNS

Sleep apnoea is a condition where the upper airway from the back of the nose to the throat closes repetitively during sleep.

This results in a restriction of oxygen intake, causing people to wake as often as 100 times or more per hour.