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See also: CPAP w/humidifier, Sleep Apnea machine

What is CPAP? Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) delivers air into your airway through a specially designed nasal mask or pillows. The flow of air creates enough pressure when you inhale to keep your airway open. CPAP is considered the most effective nonsurgical treatment for snoring and sleep apnea Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

31 patients in the community are using or have used CPAP.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 20 64%
Central sleep apnea 5 16%
General health 3 9%
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 2 6%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently using CPAP.

  0 hr day 0 other day 5 hr day 7 hr day 8 hr day 9 hr day 10 hr day 10 other day
  6 Number of Patients: 6 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 8 Number of Patients: 8 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been using CPAP or how long patients were using CPAP before stopping.

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using CPAP

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
2
2
7
11

How Long Patients Used CPAP Before Stopping

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Using CPAP (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1 100% Other: 100%


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