Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Sleep ApneaContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy uses a machine
to help a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe more easily
during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in the throat so your
airway does not collapse when you breathe in. You use CPAP at home every night
while you sleep. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerHasmeena Kathuria, MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Current as ofMarch 25, 2017 Current as of:
March 25, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Hasmeena Kathuria, MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine |
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