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2. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Continuous positive airway pressure ( CPAP) is a form of positive airway pressure (PAP) ventilation in which a constant level of pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is continuously applied to the upper respiratory tract of a person. The application of positive pressure may be intended to prevent upper airway collapse, as occurs in ...

3. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which repetitive pauses in breathing, periods of shallow breathing, or collapse of the upper airway during sleep results in poor ventilation and sleep disruption. [10] [11] Each pause in breathing can last for a few seconds to a few minutes and occurs many times a night. [1]

4. Positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Positive airway pressure ( PAP) is a mode of respiratory ventilation used in the treatment of sleep apnea. PAP ventilation is also commonly used for those who are critically ill in hospital with respiratory failure, in newborn infants ( neonates ), and for the prevention and treatment of atelectasis in patients with difficulty taking deep breaths.

5. These Pillows Are Specifically Designed for People Who ... - AOL

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   The pillow is made of 4-inch thick medical grade foam and has a removable cover you can throw in the washing machine. ... A CPAP machine is a small bedside device that generates airflow. It ...

6. Biden using CPAP machine for sleep apnea, officials say

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   WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden has begun using a continuous positive airway pressure machine, or CPAP, to address a problem with sleep apnea, White House officials said on Wednesday.

7. Durable medical equipment - Wikipedia

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   Durable medical equipment is any medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living. It is a benefit included in many insurance policies and in some cases covered by Medicare benefits. The item is defined by Title XIX for Medicaid : (n) The term "durable medical equipment" includes iron lungs, oxygen tents, Nebulizers, CPAP ...