What is a CPAP machine? It can't replace a ventilator without being modified

CPAP machines help people with trouble breathing, but they aren't made to replace ventilators. Here's how they compare.
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How to Get a CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea

If you've got a condition called sleep apnea or suspect you might (maybe you keep waking up in the middle of the night or often wake up in the morning with a headache), a continuous positive airway ...
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Your Good Health: No risk in using oxygen with CPAP machine

Dear Dr. Roach: In your recent response to a question about treating obstructive sleep apnea, you mentioned the benefit of using a CPAP machine. You also mentioned that adding supplemental oxygen ...
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How CPAP machines help people with sleep apnea—including the president

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Over 25 million adults in the US suffer from obstructive sleep apnea ...
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CPAP and oxygen have similar impact on mortality of COVID-19 patients that wouldn’t benefit from intensive care

Unwell COVID-19 patients may be treated just as effectively with oxygen through a mask rather than the sometimes difficult to tolerate therapy known as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), ...
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CPAP Machines May Help Lower Heart Disease Risk Related to Sleep Apnea

Share on Pinterest Experts say a consultation with a doctor can help you find the proper CPAP machine for sleep apnea. supersizer/Getty Images Sleep apnea may increase the risk of many diseases, ...