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What Is A C.P.A.P Machine? Can Anyone Help ? Thanks

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Buckie, UK

I was advised to get one as I no longer can sleep in bed I have to sleep sitting up on couch as I wake up in panic not being able to breathe

January 1, 2018
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you this is a very old post am all sorted now , thanks , I got a sleep apnea machine and now get between 6-7 hours rest a night ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

August 30, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

CPAP i.e. Constant Positive Air Pressure? I got my first one 10 years ago. It has been a literal life saver for me. I went from getting a couple hours of sleep a night to getting a full 9 hours. It has help my quality of life tremendously.
One problem for some, is getting used to the CPAP. If you can get used to it, it's very beneficial.

August 29, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use my c-pap nightly. Have done so for a few years. I had to do sleep studies and the Drs put me on my machine. It has literally saved my life because I quit breathing many times during the night. I live in the desert and I need one with a water tank. Maybe you should check it out and breathe better.

January 19, 2018
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I just received "my" new CPAP machine. Set it up and enjoyed good sleep. Would believe I just received another one today, from another vender. After yelling and screaming for a new one, now I have 2. The 2nd one is different from the one I got last week. Think I shall stick with #1. Because I live in the Desert, I have to have a water chamber, I can't live with out it now.

September 2, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Sorry for the delayed response.
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It is a form of therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes pauses in breathing during sleep due to a blocked or collapsed airway. A CPAP machine delivers a constant flow of air through a mask or nosepiece to keep the airway open and prevent interruptions in breathing. CPAP can help improve sleep quality and reduce daytime sleepiness. (Copied from Microsoftโ€™s Bing)

September 1, 2023

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