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  1. CPAP CPAP - CPAP | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · What is CPAP? CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a machine that uses mild air pressure to keep breathing airways open while you sleep.

  2. Study: CPAP machines may help relieve heartburn that often …

    Aug 31, 2023 · A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, used to treat sleep apnea, can also relieve the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompany the common sleep disorder, …

  3. Sleep Apnea - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments.

  4. CPAP CPAP - CPAP | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · La CPAP (presión positiva continua en la vía respiratoria) es una máquina que usa presión de aire leve para mantener las vías respiratorias abiertas al dormir.

  5. Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Breathing devices, such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) machines, and lifestyle changes are common sleep apnea treatments. If these treatments do not work, your provider …

  6. Sleep apnea in women: New research could lead to better ... - NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 13, 2020 · The most common treatment is the CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure), a device that delivers air through a mask to keep the airway open when worn during sleep. Invented …

  7. Sleep Disorder Treatments Sleep Disorder Treatments - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Devices Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) CPAP is a device that uses mild air pressure to keep your airways open while you sleep. A CPAP machine includes a mask that fits over …

  8. Overweight and Obesity Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · How is it treated? If you are diagnosed with obesity hypoventilation syndrome, your provider may recommend healthy lifestyle changes, such as getting to and maintaining a healthy …

  9. Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea and Women - NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 4, 2025 · Breathing devices, such as a CPAP machine, are safe for treating sleep apnea during pregnancy. Because pregnancy causes changes in your body, you may need to see a sleep …

  10. Study links sleep apnea in children to increased risk of high blood ...

    Jun 23, 2021 · Other cases may require the use of a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure), a device that delivers air through a mask to keep the airway open when worn during …