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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 | 538 |
87% |
| Narcolepsy | 4 |
25% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 |
67% |
| Depression | 2 |
100% |
| Sarcoidosis | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 87% (564
Members)
find CPAP helpful
CPAP Reviews
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I use a VPAP after being correctly diagnosed in 2005. The two years prior to that I was told I had obstructive sleep apnea. The VPAP is a god-send
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My machine helps emmensely but can be so annoying!!
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Love my CPAP...Everyone in the house is sleeping again
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Love it!
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I can't imagine NOT using my CPAP.
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I love the security of my mask. I call it my comfort zone.
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New to the cpap, and I feel worse than I ever have in my life. My limbs feel like they weigh a ton, and I'm bloated all the time. I'm miserable.
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Works very well, only the discomfort of wearing the mask is the only problem, but when I'm sleepy enough, I hardly notice it.
Working / Worked
It works, but is awkward, difficult to travel with, and noisy. It usually comes off during the night.
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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]
