

The "gold-standard" and most commonly prescribed method of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive air pressure or CPAP. A CPAP machine delivers air pressure of adjustable intensity through a nasal mask worn during sleep.
Nasal CPAP is a well established treatment that many people adapt to quickly, however, some patients may have difficulty.
There are three types of CPAP devices:
Side effects of CPAP treatment include
CPAP Compliance is difficult to determine but studies indicate that it is influenced by a variety of factors including:

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