sleep apnea device
Nighttime airway helper
A sleep apnea device is medical equipment that treats sleep apnea—a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep.
The most common type is a CPAP machine, which delivers continuous air pressure through a mask to keep airways open.
Other devices include oral appliances that reposition the jaw or tongue: Her doctor recommended a sleep apnea device after her diagnosis.
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- maskFace-worn concealment
- full face maskHeadgear covering all features
- chin strapHeadgear securing band
- airwayPassage for breath
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