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If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you will probably be put on CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure. This is a small air pump attached to a mask that keeps the air passages open while you sleep.

Treating Apnea
There are several methods for treating sleep apnea, including  CPAP and surgical treatment, from your About.com Guide.

Helping You Breathe
If you use CPAP, there are a lot of new features that have come out lately, and many older features many people are not aware of

Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic
Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic: AWAKE. This is what happens at an AWAKE meeting, written by my Chat Co-Host, Nancy Fortner

Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic - Part Two
Part Two: Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic: AWAKE. This is what happens at an AWAKE meeting, written by my Chat Co-Host, Nancy Fortner.

Battery Operation of CPAP Devices
Your CPAP needs a source of electrical power. This can be the household mains, a generator, or a battery.

Chin-Up Strip
Nocturnal mouth breathing is a primary cause of snoring and of dry mouth for CPAP patients.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
What is CPAP?  Here you'll  find brief descriptions of the various masks and ventilators used and a discussion about the problems..

CPAP Direct
This site offers an online catalogue that features CPAP equipment from various major vendors.

CPAP Equipment
CPAP masks, humidifiers and other CPAP supplies at reduced prices.  Lots of pictures of the masks and other equipment.

Equipment Suppliers
A list of Respiratory Equipment suppliers with the descriptions of the devices they manufacturer and sell.  Most of the suppliers have web sites.

Information for People Using CPAP
They all "blow the airway open" to prevent its collapse in sleep. Settings must be determined for each  patient during sleep.

Misericordia CPAP Clinic
The Misericordia Community Health Center Respiratory Care Services in northern Alberta specializes in sleep apnea and CPAP.

Nasal Congestion
Many patients exhibit nasal congestion during CPAP use. Recent clinical studies point to mouth leaks or mouth breathing as the main cause.

Nasal CPAP
This site talks about the effects, advantages and disadvantage of using CPAP.

Non-Surgical Treatment
What can you do to lessen the symptoms of a sleep disorder?  What non-surgical treatments are available?

SleepNet Corporation
SleepNet Corporation manufactures the popular Phantom® Nasal Mask and the new IQ™ Nasal Mask for sleep apnea patients.

Snore Net
The one-stop discount store for all your sleep and snoring aids.  This site claims to save you money on CPAP  masks and  accessories

Sullivan CPAP System
It keeps your breathing smoother.  comes with several special features, such as humidifiers to keep air moist.    

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