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2. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Upper airway resistance syndrome is another form of sleep-disordered breathing with symptoms that are similar to obstructive sleep apnea, but not severe enough to be considered OSA. CPAP can be used to treat UARS as the condition progresses, in order to prevent it from developing into obstructive sleep apnea. [4] [5] [6]

3. 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 (), and for the prevention and treatment of atelectasis in patients with difficulty taking deep breaths.

4. What Is Sleep Apnea? Your Complete Guide - AOL

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   Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health conditions. Moderate to severe sleep apnea can increase your risk of: High blood pressure. Heart failure. Cardiovascular disease. Stroke. Fatty ...

5. Glossary of breathing apparatus terminology - Wikipedia

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   A semi-closed circuit rebreather, also sometimes called a gas extender, is a class of self contained breathing apparatus in which a single breathing gas mixture such as nitrox or trimix is injected into the loop at a constant rate to replenish oxygen consumed from the loop by the diver. Excess gas must be constantly vented from the loop in ...

6. These machines to help people breathe were recalled a year ...

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   The devices are commonly used to treat sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep, which can increase the risk of heart problems and leave people dangerously ...

7. Explainer-What is the impact of Philips' recall of sleep ...

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   A massive recall of Philips breathing devices in 2021 due to a risk of potential injury has left physicians scrambling to find alternatives for the growing number of people who use them. Philips ...