Biden using CPAP machine for sleep apnea: report

As concerns about his age and health mount, President Joe Biden has reportedly begun using a CPAP machine to treat longstanding sleep apnea.

Biden, this morning, attracted speculation due to visible impressions on his face, which Bloomberg reports are the result of him using the devices, citing sources. The Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) works to pressurize the user's airways to ensure regular breathing.

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly starts and stops, the Mayo Clinic states. It has several variations, but common symptoms include snoring, difficulty staying asleep, irritability, morning headaches, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty paying attention. The president has struggled with the disorder since 2008, according to the Associated Press.

Biden earned the nickname "Sleepy Joe" from former President Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential contest. Biden has often attracted criticism for his apparent drowsiness at public events and lack of focus.

At age 80, Biden is the oldest president in U.S. history and recent polling data has suggested that large portions of the public are skeptical he is fit to serve in the office.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on Twitter.