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	CPAP
		CPAP is about 99% effective when worn correctly and no surgery is required.
		CPAP must be worn every night while sleeping in order for it to remain effective.
		If CPAP is not tolerated, surgery may be performed to correct any anatomical abnormalities in the airway.
	members.aol.com /orlmd/cpap.htm (791 words)

	Sleep, CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure, conventional treatments for sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep apnea
		CPAP devices come in different sizes and some are made to change the pressure produced when breathing in or out (bilevel PAP) or in response to snoring and excessive narrowing of the throat.
		Some versions of CPAP vary the pressure to coincide with the person's breathing pattern, and others start with low pressure, slowly increasing it to allow the person to fall asleep before the full prescribed pressure is applied.
		CPAP is a very well- established treatment, and most insurance companies win cover the cost of the machine.
	www.holisticonline.com /Remedies/Sleep/sleep_apnea_conv_CPAP.htm (431 words)

	Sleep apnea: Treatment - MayoClinic.com
		With CPAP (SEE-pap), the air pressure is somewhat greater than that of the surrounding air, and is just enough to keep your upper airway passages open, preventing apnea and snoring.
		CPAP is more effective than oral appliances, but oral appliances may be easier for you to use.Some are designed to open your throat by bringing your jaw forward, which can sometimes relieve snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea.
		Unlike CPAP, which supplies steady, constant pressure to your upper airway as you breathe in and out, bilevel PAP builds to a higher pressure when you inhale and decreases to a lower pressure when you exhale.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/sleep-apnea/DS00148/DSECTION=8 (1121 words)

	Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - Treatment - SleepChannel
		CPAP, the more common of the three therapy modes, usually is administered at bedtime through a nasal or facial mask held in place by Velcro straps around the patient's head.
		The CPAP machine sends air under pressure through the tube into the mask, where it imparts positive pressure to the upper airways.
		Because the air pressure required to prevent respiratory obstruction is typically less on expiration than on inspiration, bi-level positive airway pressure machines are designed to sense when the patient is inhaling and exhaling and to reduce the pressure to a preset level on exhalation.
	www.sleepdisorderchannel.com /osa/treatment.shtml (1118 words)

	Auto Bilevel CPAP - Equipment - Machines - CPAP Supplies Plus
		The benefit of the Auto CPAP machine is the expereince of lower CPAP pressure except when needed to handle specific events throughout the night.
		While the CPAP Therapy is applied directly through the nasal passages via Nasal Pillows, this process is accomplished via small inserts (called Nasal Pillows) at the base of the nare.
		CPAP humidifiers are the best choice to increase comfort, reduce nasal symptoms, and increase compliance.
	www.cpapplus.com (1549 words)

	CPAP for Sleep Apnea - February 1, 2004 - American Family Physician
		The CPAP mask uses air pressure to push the tongue forward and open the throat.
		Using a regular CPAP mask one night and nasal pillows on the next night may help you feel more comfortable.
		The same mask may be used with CPAP and bi-level machines.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20040201/572ph.html (768 words)

	Positive Airway Pressure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		CPAP is commonly used in the term and preterm neonate with respiratory disease or with recurrent apnea.
		Often this form of PAP is referred to as bubble cpap, because bubbles are used to generate a high frequency oscillation in the expiratory phase (EPAP).
		When compared to ventilation via an endotracheal tube, CPAP seems to result in less barotrauma (although it by no means eliminates the risk of barotrauma) and in the extreme preterm, CPAP reduces the risk of developing Bronchopulmonary dysplasia when compared to mechanical ventilation via an endotrachea tube.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/CPAP (2067 words)

	Nasal CPAP
		CPAP stands for "continuous positive airway pressure." CPAP is a treatment that uses slightly pressurized air throughout the breathing cycle.
		CPAP can be used by mouth, by nose, or through ventilation tubes.
		Nasal CPAP is given through a mask that is placed and secured over the person's nose or nose and mouth.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/1/001916.html (220 words)

	First Wearable CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Treatment Launched by Hoffman Laboratories
		The lightweight BreatheX™ CPAP device (patent pending) provides 1-2 nights of therapy with its built-in, rechargeable battery, and is mobile, wearable and comfortable.
		CPAP users will no longer need to be "plugged in" to a bedside flow generator with a six-foot hose.
		Traditional CPAP motors are too inefficient to operate off a small battery pack, and they produce too much noise, heat, and vibration to be used close to a patient.
	www.talkaboutsleep.com /sleep-disorders/2006/04/apnea-cpap-wearable.htm (533 words)

	CPAP and BIPAP Therapy
		CPAP is pressurized room air that maintains an open airway during sleep.
		Because CPAP is a medical device, patient's must have a physician's prescription in order to obtain a CPAP and supplies.
		CPAP machines are generally rented or purchased through a home health care company in the patient's area.
	sleep.wustl.edu /fpp/sleep.nsf/WV/AAED567725057D3D86256F70006D79AC (391 words)

	CPAP PRO
		In spite of the negative experiences some of my friends have had with trying to use CPAP nightly, I was determined to faithfully be a good patient and endure the inconvenience and discomfort of this regimen since I realized that sleep apnea can be fatal.
		So the problem was to create a cpap interface that didn't depend on Velcro straps or headgear to keep the mask in place.
		The secret to the success of CPAP PRO is an easy to form boil ‘n bite mouthpiece that you can prepare in just minutes at home…like a sports mouthguard.
	cpaprelief.com (762 words)

	The CPAP Mask Source. Online fitting guide for CPAP Masks!
		CPAPs can be run all night in a car without causing engine start up problems in the morning but don't try two nights in a row unless the car has been run.
		A new way to use your cpap in a remote area is the Puritan Bennett Battery Pack.
		CPAPs that have settings of 8 or less can expect one nights sleep with this sytem.
	www.cpap-pro.net /displayFaqs.php?type=Battery/Foreign (711 words)

	CPAP
		CPAP consists of a small box-like device, tubing and a mask (there are numerous types of masks
		CPAP is not for everyone, but it is important to educate the patient and walk them through the entire
		CPAP may take as long as 6 months to 1 year or be as quick as 1 night.
	www.goldcoastpsa.com /cpap.html (257 words)

	CPAP definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		CPAP is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
		CPAP patients during sleep wear a face mask connected to a pump that forces air into the nasal passages at pressures high enough to overcome obstructions in the airway and stimulate normal breathing.
		CPAP is not a cure and must be used every night for life.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31372 (256 words)

	Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea
		CPAP is the most effective nonsurgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
		CPAP is the treatment of choice for people who have sleep apnea and coronary artery disease (CAD) or heart failure.
		When you are using CPAP, you need to see your doctor or sleep specialist regularly and perhaps have additional sleep studies to adjust the CPAP machine to proper pressures and check to see whether the treatment is working.
	www.webmd.com /hw/sleep_disorders/hw48752.asp (750 words)

	Certified Provider of CPAP, Auto-CPAP, BiLevel, Asthma, Allergy, Oxygen Needs and CPAP Accessories
		CPAP is an effective treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, snoring and other sleep disorders.
		CPAP therapy takes place during sleep, patients wear a face mask connected to a pump (commonly refereed to as CPAP or CPAP Machine) that forces air into the nasal passages at pressures high enough to overcome any obstructions in the airway and stimulate normal breathing.
		CPAP Station is one of only a few e-commerce DME's to have Respiratory Therapists on staff to fill orders, and set the machines.
	www.cpapstation.com (585 words)

	CPAP Humidifiers and CPAP Heated Humidifiers for CPAP, autotitrating CPAP, Bi-PAP and Auto CPAP
		Our CPAP humidifiers are available either as a stand-alone or passover humidifier for use with a previously purchased CPAP machine, or a new CPAP machine that does not have an integrated humidifier available.
		Besides CPAP, we carry CPAP humidfiers and Heated CPAP humidifiers for Bi-PAP machines (BiPAP® is a registered trademark of Respironics, Inc. for “bilevel positive airway pressure”) and autotitrating CPAP machines, aka, autocpap machines and autotitration CPAP machines.
		Features seamless integration with CPAP device, a new easy-turn dial that can easily be set to one of 5 levels, even in the dark.
	www.cpapstation.com /catalog/cpap_humidifiers.shtm (550 words)

	Call Phoenix CPAP Services today at (714) 994-CPAP
		CPAP is primarily use to treat obstructive sleep apnea, although recent studies suggest it may also improve the sleep of some patients who have central apnea.
		Approximately 60% to 70% of patients who have tried CPAP have been able to continue in its use; the remainder have found the apparatus too cumbersome.
		However, oxygen may be added to the nasal CPAP system to correct for low-oxygen levels due to existing lung or heart disease.
	www.cpap4u.com /faqs.html (3245 words)

	Sleep Apnea, Snore, Hypopnea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) appears to be the best and most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
		CPAP flow generators develop a constant, controllable pressure to keep your upper airway open so that you can breath normally.
		CPAP is effective on 95% of the patient with obstructive sleep apnea.
	www.cpapman.com /disorder.htm (1098 words)

	Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		CPAP may entail the use of a mask over just the nose, or a mask covering both the nose and mouth (oronasal mask).
		Since CPAP is not a cure and must be used every night for life, non-compliant patients experience a full return of obstructive sleep apnea and related symptoms.
		While compliance with CPAP can be a problem, we have found that regular, close and personalized follow-up with our patients significantly improves their therapeutic experience and helps them overcome the difficulties associated with initiating CPAP or BiPap therapy.
	entcolumbia.org /cpap.htm (463 words)

	CPAP WORLD: Cpap.net is America's Premier Discounter of CPAPs since 1988!
		Cpap World is a 18 year old cpap company that is solely dedicated to the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea patients while providing you guidance in choosing the proper cpap equipment at the lowest possible price.
		Cpap treatment is used with the majority patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
		The cpap allows the patience to breath freely by blowing air into the nostrils to keep the airway passages open during sleep.
	www.cpap.net (500 words)

	Coalition for the Prevention of Alcohol Problems
		Letter: CPAP urges the 109th Congress to RAISE (not lower) Alcohol Taxes.
		Representatives of CPAP member organizations met with Treasury Department officials on May 14, 2003 to express concerns about the harmful economic and public health implications of proposals to reduce federal excise taxes on beer and other alcoholic beverages.
		CPAP Letter to House and Senate Opposing Alcohol Tax Cuts (January 17, 2003).
	www.cspinet.org /booze/CPAP/CPAPindex.htm (303 words)

	Sleep Apnea - UMMC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A 2001 study, for example, reported that patients with apnea who were successfully treated with CPAP therapy were no more likely to have motor vehicle accidents than their non-apneic peers.
		CPAP may have some modest effects on the lungs in patients with both apnea and chronic obstructive lung disease (such as emphysema).
		Although studies have reported that long-term compliance with CPAP systems is low, with about one-third of patients giving up the treatment, recent information suggests that it is improving, probably due to better technology and better education.
	www.umm.edu /patiented/articles/continuous_positive_airflow_pressure_cpap_devices_used_sleep_apnea_000065_8.htm (1464 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions about treatment and equipment for people with sleep apnea and other sleeping disorders.
		A CPAP machine is designed to deliver one constant pressure throughout the night (except for during the ramp time).
		An auto-titrating machine automatically determines the correct pressure necessary at any given time which tends to reduce the average pressure delivered throughout the night and therefore sometimes results in a higher level of patient compliance.
		Auto CPAP therapy also relieves nasal irritation by delivering the mean pressures delivered by the device.
	www.cpapforless.com /faq.html (549 words)

	Sleep Education.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Most CPAP units are about the size of a small tissue box.
		A CPAP study during an overnight sleep study will show your sleep doctor the level that is right for you.
		Some CPAP units now come with an “integrated” humidifier that is connected to the machine.
	www.sleepeducation.com /Treatment.aspx?id=2 (534 words)

	CPAP Problems and Solutions
		Some though can't tolerate using a CPAP when they have a cold, but sleeping without a CPAP is dangerous, so try finding something that works for you in relieving the congestion.
		This is another reason to find the "Goldielocks" CPAP air pressure: not too high and not too low, but "just right." The air pressure needs to be enough to prevent apneas and hypopneas yet not so high the patient can't stand it or it causes air leaks and mouth breathing.
		For those sleeping on their side with a CPAP mask, what I do to help prevent air leaks is I sleep so the mask hangs over the edge of the pillow and doesn't touch the pillow or mattress as the mask pressing against a pillow can break the air seal.
	www.seanet.com /~raines/compendium.html (2128 words)

	CPAP Machines and CPAP Masks for the Treatment of Sleep Apnea (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Here is a full listing of Puritan Bennett CPAP Machines.
		We have a great selection of CPAP Machines, Auto CPAPs, and Bilevels as well as CPAP Masks and other CPAP equipment.
		The battery powered BreatheX CPAP is quiet enough to be placed next to you in bed, eliminating the need for a conventional hose.
	www.cpap.com.cob-web.org:8888 (371 words)

	Your Cpap Machine - Cpap Supplies - Cpap Mask from the Cpap Guys (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Our company is a group of dedicated sleep professionals partnering with you to provide quality cpap equipment, cpap masks, and cpap supplies for your sleep disorder at a reasonable price.
		CPAPGUYS is more than a provider of cpap machines and bilevel machines, we are a community of CPAP professionals and users - and we are inviting you to join our community.
		CPAP machines and supplies are sold by prescription only.
	www.cpapguys.com (205 words)

	CPAP Machines, Masks & Accessories are easy to buy at CPAP-Supply.com.
		You can count on CPAP-Supply.com to help you find the CPAP equipment that's right for you, and you can count on us to deliver it fast.
		The SleepStyle 600 series with ThermoSmart is the first CPAP in the world to constantly deliver optimal humidification with anti-rainout benefits.
		The REMstar Plus M Series with C-Flex may just be the perfect travel cpap.
	www.cpap-supply.com (245 words)

	CPAP Wakes Up to SEM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		CPAP Supply USA, which sells products for people with sleep apnea, is just over a year old.
		Launched in October 2004, CPAP Supply sells medical equipment and supplies for sleep apnea to both small independent dealers wanting to pass along better prices to customers and to consumers with high deductibles or no insurance or those wanting a secondary continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.
		CPAP Supply typically ranks in the top two paid-placement positions for its keywords for 21-22 hours each day and consistently on the first page of paid-inclusion results.
	multichannelmerchant.com /mag/cpap_wakes_sem_01012006 (586 words)

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