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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
335
84%
Narcolepsy
4
25%
Depression
2
100%
Sarcoidosis
3
100%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2
100%
Overall, 85% (360 Members) find CPAP helpful

CPAP Reviews

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Working / Worked
Hospitalized 4 times in 2006. Worked each and every time. And was the only time I slept. Except for the times I had to get out of the bed, I could never refit the mask correctly.
Working / Worked
Hard to get used to, but seems to help.
Working / Worked
sleeping with this machine makes me look stupid..lol it's not to romantic here..lol
Working / Worked
The Machine works when I use it. I find it very bothersome and some days it just gets on my nerves and I take it off through the night.
Working / Worked
Sleep at least 6 hrs straight through now.
Working / Worked
It's working and the mask is very romantic.
Working / Worked
Had sinus problems with mask.
Now I flush my nose with saline
solution
Working / Worked
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Working / Worked
By the time I was diagnosed, I was so tired and sick that wearing the Bi-Pap was nothing.
Working / Worked
I had a hard time at first, kept getting condensation in the hose and would taKe it off during the night but finally got that problem solved. Now I wear it all night. Don't like the full-face masks though, I'm a "side-sleeper" and they don't work well, keep losing air.
Working / Worked
I didn't like wearing it every night...just didn't want the hassle. Waking me up because I had to adjust it. But I have for the last 2 weeks..I have more energy...really haven't given it much of a chance...so if you need one use it...I think it will help in the long run.. I do dream with or without the cpap.
Working / Worked
I use the nasal pillows which are tiny pillows that are hollow. I put the headgear on and place one little pillow in each nostril and it works. I cannot wear a partial face mask. If you don't wear the nasal pillows and are having a hard time with it try the pillows.
Working / Worked
Very hard to adjust to. But once I did - great improvment!!!!
Working / Worked
If I don't use CPAP I dream and it seems I never slept. It's great on hipcups too.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: 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]
  2. Discussion: 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]
  3. Discussion: 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]
  4. Discussion: 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]
  5. Discussion: 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]

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