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The Best CPAP Machines for Sleep Apnea Best Overall CPAP Machine: ResMed AirSense 10 CPAP The quietest CPAP machine: Z2 Auto Travel CPAP Bes...

Sleep apnea (sleep apnea) is a group of sleep disorders that cause you to have frequent breathing pauses during sleep. The most common type is ob...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can have serious effects on your lungs. While some people may experience shortness of breath, others may develop pneumonia or a life-threatening illness called acute respiratory distress syndrome . If you have COVID-19 and have trouble breathing, you may need supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation.
If you develop COVID-19, you may be wondering whether a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can be helpful. This is the device most commonly used for sleep apnea patients. The answer is no. CPAP machines are not useful for people who have or are recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19 at home. While CPAP machines have been used in hospital settings as a non-invasive way to manage severe hypoxia (low oxygen levels) in COVID-19, studies have found that traditional oxygen therapy is equally effective and easier to deliver. This article takes a closer look at what a CPAP machine is and why it's not particularly helpful for COVID-19 patients.