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(also known as PAP, Positive Airway Pressure, BiPAP)
Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a method of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of sleep apnea, for which it was first developed. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Sleep Apnea | 296 |
84% |
| Narcolepsy | 4 |
50% |
| Depression | 2 |
100% |
| Sarcoidosis | 3 |
100% |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 84% (320
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Just beginning use of BiPap
SleepyinPA, being a wife of a CPAP user, I know it is difficult for him having to use it. But, I am sure your wife is happy that you are trying. Yo... [More] -
Just beginning use of BiPap
It is a huge intrusion on your life. The mask is horrible. I feel like an alien from another planet in my mask. But, I kind of like being alive and fo... [More] -
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It is called "air trapping" or another medical term for it is "diffusing". I assume you have COPD? I had a horrible time adapting ... [More] -
CPAP or BiPAP?
Hi Sassy! As usual very informative post. the following is a post I made on the Sleep Apnea Discussion Board a few days ago. It was in response to a n... [More] -
CPAP or BiPAP?
The acronyms 'CPAP' and 'BiPAP' stand for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and 'Bi-level' - Positive Airway Pressure. BiPAP, incidentally is a regi... [More]
CPAP Reviews
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My lifeline.
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I love the security of my mask. I call it my comfort zone.
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New to the cpap, and I feel worse than I ever have in my life. My limbs feel like they weigh a ton, and I'm bloated all the time. I'm miserable.
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Works very well, only the discomfort of wearing the mask is the only problem, but when I'm sleepy enough, I hardly notice it.
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It works, but is awkward, difficult to travel with, and noisy. It usually comes off during the night.
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working, flattened out the bones in my son's face, pushed in his top gumline.
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works well but traveling is a real pia
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fighting with DME over mask. finally ordered the Opus360. should arrive soon.
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Tough to get used to, especially since I have claustrophobia. But there's no denying the results. No more dry mouth & eyes in morning.
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I use a cflex cpap with a full face mirage mask.
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I have a By pap and it is the
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I just can't get use to it. I wake up with out the mask on
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Most recently I was diagnosed with a form of obstructive sleep apnoea rarely recognized in the UK (upper airways resistance) .Dont yet know what effect it will have...
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no problem. The mask is awkward but I can manage.
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