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  2. 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

  3. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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    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] Frequently, nasal CPAP is used for infants, although this use is controversial.

  4. Non-invasive ventilation - Wikipedia

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    Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is the use of breathing support administered through a face mask, nasal mask, or a helmet.Air, usually with added oxygen, is given through the mask under positive pressure; generally the amount of pressure is alternated depending on whether someone is breathing in or out.

  5. Glossary of breathing apparatus terminology - Wikipedia

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    nasal mask A nasal mask is a user respiratory interface which covers the nose and seals against the upper lip, the sides of the nose, and the bridge of the nose. [44] nasal pillow mask A nasal pillow mask is a respiratory user interface which seals on the rim of the nostrils. It is used in stable patients with sleep-disordered breathing.

  6. Bag valve mask - Wikipedia

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    The BVM consists of a flexible air chamber (the "bag", roughly 30 cm in length), attached to a face mask via a shutter valve. When the face mask is properly applied and the "bag" is squeezed, the device forces air through into the patient's lungs; when the bag is released, it self-inflates from its other end, drawing in either ambient air or a ...

  7. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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    The person typically wears a plastic facial mask, which is connected by a flexible tube to a small bedside CPAP machine. [67] Although CPAP therapy is effective in reducing apneas and less expensive than other treatments, some people find it uncomfortable. Some complain of feeling trapped, having chest discomfort, and skin or nose irritation.

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