CPAPterápia
CPAPterápia, short for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, is a widely used treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing. CPAPterápia works by delivering a constant stream of pressurized air through a mask worn by the patient during sleep. This positive air pressure acts as a splint, keeping the airway open and preventing the collapse that causes apnea events.
The CPAP device consists of a main unit that generates the airflow, a flexible tube, and a