CPAP is short for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP therapy uses a CPAP machine that delivers mild air pressure to keep your airways open while you sleep. In fact, its mechanism is similar to BIPAP.The machine has a hose that hooks up to a mask, which you wear over your nose and mouth.
CPAP therapy is most often used to treat sleep apnea, but it can also be used to treat other conditions such as COPD and pneumonia. CPAP machines are small and portable, so you can take them with you wherever you go. If you have sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend CPAP therapy.
CPAP therapy can help you get the rest you need so you can feel rested and relaxed during the day. CPAP therapy can also help improve your overall health by reducing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.