CPAP

Description

CPAP (Constant positive airway pressure) is an effective method of treating sleep apnea or Sleeping disorders. It also may be used to treat preterm infants who have underdeveloped lungs. CPAP-therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is now universally accepted. Before prescribing CPAP-therapy, a Polysomnography is required or in other words a Sleep Study. PSG is used to diagnose sleep disorders. It includes for symptoms of sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing constantly stops and restarts during sleep.

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