Continuous positive airway pressure mask

To address central sleep apnea, a health care professional may recommend a positive airway pressure machine. Positive airway pressure devices used for central sleep apnea include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) and adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV). These devices deliver pressurized air through a tight-sealing mask to help support breathing.

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