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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy For Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Treatment Overview

CPAP is a small machine that you use at home every night while you sleep. It increases air pressure in your throat to keep your airway open. When you have sleep apnea, this can help you sleep better, feel better, and avoid future health problems. CPAP stands for "continuous positive airway pressure."

The CPAP machine will have one of the following:

  • A mask that covers your nose and mouth
  • A mask that covers your nose only
  • A nasal pillow that covers only the openings of your nose
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for sleep apnea

Current as of: July 31, 2024

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