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2. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   CPAP machines possess a motor that pressurizes room temperature air and delivers it through a hose connected to a mask or tube worn by the patient. This constant stream of air opens and keeps the upper airway unobstructed during inhalation and exhalation. [1] Some CPAP machines have other features as well, such as heated humidifiers.

3. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   Person using a CPAP mask, covering only the nose CPAP device on a nightstand See also: Continuous positive airway pressure 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.

4. US FDA identifies recall of ResMed's respiratory devices as ...

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   The FDA said ResMed was recalling these masks to update the labels and add more warnings and information. The California-based medical device maker started the recall process on Nov. 20 and has ...

5. 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.

6. Sleep apnea impacts brain in ways that may affect cognitive ...

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   About 936 million adults around the world have sleep apnea. Past studies show that sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk for several conditions, including neurological diseases such as ...

7. Can cold weather make you sick? Experts explain why more ...

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   Knowing that respiratory illnesses are circulating when the weather cools off, it makes sense to take some extra steps to keep yourself healthy — especially this time of year. First off ...

8. Obstructive sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   Driving a motor vehicle is an example of a complex task that relies on driver's cognitive abilities, such as attention, reaction time and vigilance. [92] Very brief moments of inattention called microsleep events could be an indicator for daytime vigilance impairment, although these may not be present in all drivers with obstructive sleep apnea.

9. Consumers, not governments, are driving N95 mask sales ... - AOL

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   Omicron's swift surge throughout the world is prompting experts to push for Americans to use better masks, and manufacturers are seeing an uptick in sales. Consumers, not governments, are driving ...