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About The CPAPtalk.com CPAP Wiki The mission of the CPAPtalk.com CPAP Wiki is to provide a rich and vast resource of information, created by you, and people like you, for the purpose of helping those who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or conditions that require the use of a CPAP, APAP, BiPAP, or other types of respiratory equipment. You may start by reading the articles. Or, go ahead and dive right in by beginning to edit, improve, or write your own articles. There is a lot of help here. We encourage you to share your knowledge and experience, and with a collaborative community effort your contributions will make it into an ever-evolving wealth of wisdom. To learn to navigate this page view the Youtube video we have created here:Welcome to the CPAPtalk.com CPAP Wiki To learn to edit CPAP wiki pages view the Youtube video here: How to Edit a CPAP Wiki Page Selected CPAP Machine Article Learn about CPAP, why you may need CPAP and what it takes to get the right one! There are many choices to make when selecting a CPAP machine. CPAP (pronounced see-pap) is an acronym for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. The term CPAP is used two ways. One way is literal, indicating a straight CPAP machine with a constant pressure. The other way is generic, indicating two other types of PAP machines, including bilevel PAP (with one pressure for inhalation and one for exhalation) and auto-adjusting PAP (APAP with self-adjusting pressure based on your body’s requirements , and auto-adjusting bilevel.) Other terms for a PAP machine are device, flow generator, or blower. The earliest treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea was a tracheostomy, cutting a permanent hole in the windpipe. The CPAP machine was invented in 1981...(Read more) Things You Can Do Here are some Open Tasks: Expand: Aerophagia, Dental devices, Visiting Your Doctor, Apnea Hypopnea Index, Automatic Altitude Adjustment, Central Sleep Apnea, Durable Medical Equipment, Light Therapy,Manual Altitude Adjustment, Passover Humidifier, Respiratory Disturbance Index, Total Recording Time, AutoPAP, Arousal, Awakening, CPAP Hose, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Heated Humidifier, CPAP FAQs, Apnea, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Sleep Diary, Expiratory Pressure Relief|EPR,RV Travel with CPAP, Aromatherapy, PAP Prescription Requirements Cleanup: CPAP Machine Choices, Bruxism, Getting Into A Sleep Specialist, Insurance and CPAP questions advice, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Reasons to Use APAP, Sleep Study Tests, Airwayease MAS, Building Your CPAP Support Team, CPAP Mask, Registering Equipment in User Profile Requested: Circadian Rhythm, CPAP Battery Packs, CPAP Power Options, Solar Power Options for CPAP, Air Travel with CPAP, Boat Travel with CPAP, Train Travel with CPAP, Truckers and CPAP, Cleaning CPAP Equipment, CPAP and Sleep Apnea Humor, CPAP and Sleep Apnea Quotes, CPAP Filters, Titration, Risk Factors, Chinstrap, Headgear, Software, Pillar Procedure, Sleep Debt, C-Flex, A-Flex, Easy-Breathe technology, Nasal Prongs, Tryptophan, Compliance, Mixed Sleep Apnea Need Images: CPAP Mask, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

Selected CPAPtalk Member Article Building Your CPAP Support Team by Mile High Sleeper What are the basic parts needed for successful CPAP therapy? 1) Machine 2) Mask 3) Hose 4) Support Team Read why having a support team is critical to achieving successful CPAP therapy. If you have more information for this topic, please add your thoughts and experience to this article. Read the full article here. Categories APAP Machines  · BiPAP Machines  · CPAP Machines  · CPAP Masks  · CPAPopedia  · Common Problems  · Conditions  · Diagnosis  · Insurance  · Obstructive Sleep Apnea  · Prescriptions  · Sleep Study  · Symptoms  · Travel  · Treatment  · ...See All Popular Topics Medical Conditions:  Obstructive Sleep Apnea  · Central Sleep Apnea  · COPD  · ALS  · UARS Diagnosis:  Symptoms  · Epworth Sleepiness Scale  · Sleep Study  · Risk Factors  · Titration Treatment:  CPAP Machines  · CPAP Mask  · Medications  · APAP  · BiPAP  · Alternative Treatments  · Cleaning  · Bruxism  · Rainout Travel:  Power Options  · Air Travel  · RV  · Boats  · Truckers Other Topics:  CPAPopedia  · Humor and Quotes