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(also known as PAP, Positive Airway Pressure, BiPAP)
Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a method of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of sleep apnea, for which it was first developed. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Sleep Apnea | 533 |
87% |
| Narcolepsy | 4 |
25% |
| Depression | 2 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 |
100% |
| Sarcoidosis | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 87% (558
Members)
find CPAP helpful
CPAP Reviews
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Did not do well with full face make but am doing better with nasal cannula. Have problems when I have allergies or am stopped up for other reasons
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has worked
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Just started in July...still adjusting.
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Don't like it but have to use it.
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dont know yet. Just got it yesterday
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Works well, he does need a new one though.
Working / Worked
I use a Resmed VPAP 25 BIPAP machine with Swift Nasal Pillows.
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I felt great right to begin with. But now not so much. But I think that is due to other health problems.
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Tried it for 3 weeks but it kept me awake all night and was working full time. Haven't used it since.
Working / Worked
After trying many masks and getting used to using and adjusting to everythin that is required with having this disease I have become very compliant, but it took awhile.
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Discussions
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Cpap vs Bipap
My life has changed by leaps and dounds! Well first off I not only have Sleep Apnea but Muliple Sclerosis. So because I wasnt getting quality sleep it... [More] -
Cpap vs Bipap
I use a bipap, hit me up with any questions. [More] -
Cpap vs Bipap
A c pap uses steady pressure, a bi pap has different pressures for exhalation and inhalation. If your pressure is high and especially if you use a nas... [More] -
CPAP
CPAP & BIPAP are not oxygen, they are to assist in opening your airways so that you can get oxygen in and CO2 out. Here is something that explain... [More]
