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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 | 336 |
85% |
| Narcolepsy | 4 |
25% |
| Depression | 2 |
100% |
| Sarcoidosis | 3 |
100% |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (361
Members)
find CPAP helpful
CPAP Reviews
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yes.
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HAVE to have it! I have fibromyalgia,and RLS,& I cannot sleep at all without it, unless I'M totally done in. Had a problem couple weeks ago, it was awful. Felt worse when I got up.
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I use such high pressure, I have hard time getting a good seal on a full face mask.
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It is working & has been a blessing so far.No side effects.
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works well
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Definately helps!I use to fall asleep...even dose off driving...too scarey!
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it helps
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I was just recently prescribed a CPAP and it seems to be working.
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I am on my third style of sleep mask.
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Works awesome now. Lots of good sleep. Hate sleeping with a mask.
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Having trouble adapting(just started last week) using Nasal Pillows
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I have used it for the last year
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Has been working for the last eight years or so.
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does work but it is bit embarrasing to wear, it does stop my snoring haha, feel like it is sucking my whole face in when i wake up in the night with it ..
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I have been on a machine for 2years
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Discussions
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Bi-pap machine
The BIPAP machine is a specific type of breathing machine that helps the patient breathe. It is a small, bedside respiratory machine connected to tubi... [More] -
Bi-pap machine
When I go to a pulmonary specialist on June 11th, my doctors told me to mention getting a Bi-pap machine. I know that it gives you oxygen while you a... [More] -
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] -
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]
