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What is CPAP? CPAP is an acronym for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP is a therapy used in the treatment ofObstructive Sleep Apnea. This therapy first developed by Dr. Sullivan in 1981, is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea today.
In this article, we examine some of the many indications for CPAP use, including congestive heart failure (CHF), asthma/COPD, drowning, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and pulmonary infections, and discuss some of the physiological responses that make CPAP beneficial.