See also: CPAP w/humidifier, Sleep Apnea machine
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.
| Reasons used | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 |
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2 | |||
| Central Sleep Apnea | 10 |
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3 | ||||
| Sleep Apnea | 10 | 0 | |||||
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | 8 |
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2 | |||
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 5 |
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1 | ||||
| General health | 3 | 0 |
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Top 10 dosages based on patients currently using CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. See all 11 dosages ►
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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Did not seem to work
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1 | 50% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 50% |
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Side effects too severe
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1 | 50% |
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Other
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1 | 50% |
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See all 2 patients who’ve stopped using CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Report created on November 22, 2009.