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Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine is common management [2] method for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. It helps to steady breathing by increasing air pressure in the throat and preventing blockage. The machine is one out of a few oral appliances that help prevent breathing difficulties in people suffering from this condition.

The CPAP machine should not be confused for a ventilator, as it doesn’t breathe for the patients, it only helps them breathe better. It is advisable to have undergone a medical diagnosis to confirm that you have sleep apnea before using the machine. Using the CPAP machine when you don’t have sleep apnea can cause breathing problems.