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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

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  • Sleep Apnea
  • To treat sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may be applied using a device that delivers pressurized air through the nose. This procedure helps to keep the airway open.

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