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CPAP is continuous positive airway pressure therapy. This therapy is used in patients with sleep apnea. CPAP has a machine that gives continuous mild air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep. The machine consists of a mask, tube, and motor.

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I have obstructive sleep apnea. Will CPAP therapy help me?

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Is obstructive sleep apnea hereditary if a parent has it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. If your parent has obstructive sleep apnea, your own risk is higher.

At 20, what mask should I use for CPAP in sleep apnea?

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Can a sleep apnea implant work for elderly individuals?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern.At 76 years of age, you are not automatically too old for a sleep apnea implant.

Can I rely less on CPAP with tongue exercises for apnea?

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Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Do I need APAP therapy or surgery for my sleep apnea?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Initial treatment for sleep apnea can feel overwhelming, especially when you are tried and surgery feels like a big decision.

Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

What are the symptoms and treatment options for sleep apnea?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder that affects breathing during sleep.

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Dr. Sugandh Garg

Dr. Sugandh Garg

At 52, why does my sleep apnea worsen in the summer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. At your age, you use regular continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Can increasing the pressure of a CPAP machine cause soreness in the lungs of a patient with fibromyalgia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The increased pressure of the CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine may have caused the soreness in the lungs.

Do loud snoring and night choking in women need urgent care?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.I am glad you are paying attention to these symptoms and taking them seriously.

Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

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