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I’m told I need a CPAP machine but I don’t know what it is or how it works.
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How does CPAP work?
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A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. It blows air through a mask which is worn on your face. The mask then directs this pressurised air through your airways, helping to hold them open. This prevents full or partial airway closures and enables you to gain good quality sleep.