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2. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Nasal prongs or a nasal mask is the most common modality of treatment. [13] Nasal prongs are placed directly in the person's nostrils. A nasal mask is a small mask that covers the nose. There are also nasal pillow masks which have a cushion at the base of the nostrils, and are considered the least invasive option. [16]

3. What to Do If You Have Sleep Apnea - AOL

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   “Figuring out how to get comfortable with CPAP is a big missing part of the process,” she says. ... Nose-only masks are generally most effective, but masks that extend over the mouth can ...

4. Positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   A typical CPAP machine houses the air pump in a case lined with sound-absorbing material for quieter operation. A hose carries the pressurized air to a face mask or nasal pillow. The Sullivan V Plus, a typical mid-1990s CPAP (the mask is more modern). A typical full face CPAP mask. CPAP therapy breaks the cycle of OSA

5. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most common treatment is the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) device. [67] [70] These splint the person's airway open during sleep by means of pressurized air. The person typically wears a plastic facial mask, which is connected by a flexible ...

6. Respironics - Wikipedia

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   McGinnis developed the "Nasal CPAP Mask System," a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for the treatment of sleep apnea, [3] based on the original 1981 design by Dr. Colin Sullivan. [4] After receiving FDA approval in 1984, Respironics began selling the first commercially available CPAP machine a year later. [5]

7. 11 Most Comfortable Face Masks for All-Day Use - AOL

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   Most Comfortable Face Mask Overall. Quality Durables Camo Face Masks. This popular face covering option checks off practically every box! It’s made from a soft cotton material that feels gentle ...