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The Basics of CPAP

Michael Rack, MD
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Michael Rack, MD is a practicing sleep physician located in...

Michael Rack, MD

Monday, October 01, 2007
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 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal int...
  1. Great article
    SDG
    Saturday, October 06, 2007 at 02:53 AM
    Hello Dr. Micheal, Thank you for sharing a wonderful article on CPAP.
    Reply
  2. Chinstrap & Congestion
    daniel
    Monday, April 06, 2009 at 01:28 PM

    I have been using CPAP, with a chinstrap for 6 years. Over time my pressure has been increased from 7 co to 12. About 8 weeks ago I started having severe conjestion. I am not wondering if this could be due to a too lose chinstrap. the on line literature is non specific.

     

    Thanks

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