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Glossary of Medical Terms
Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure (CPAP)
One of the most common sleep disorders
is sleep apnea - a disorder that causes a person's airway
to close several times during one night's sleep. For those
with sleep apnea, relief usually comes with continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP). Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP) devices deliver a prescribed level of positive pressure
non-invasively to the upper airway for the treatment of sleep
apnea. Extremely easy to use, CPAPs come with different features
such as ramping to allow comfortable adjustment to the pressure;
software to capture specific usage and breathing events; and
automated altitude adjustment. Accessories, such as nasal
interface applications and humidification devices are provided
to afford maximum comfort to ensure patient compliance.
