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BiPAP vs. CPAP: What’s the Difference?

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and BiPAP (bi-level) therapy are used to treat sleep apnea. CPAP is the most ...
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What's the difference between coronavirus ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines?

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. As doctors face a shortage of ventilators that are crucial for treating coronavirus patients with ...
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Recalled CPAP Machines for Sleep Apnea Linked to Over 500 Deaths

The FDA announced that recalled CPAP and BiPAP machines have been tied to hundreds of deaths. The CPAP and BiPAP machines were initially recalled in June 2021. CPAP and BiPAP machines are both worn at ...
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Millions of BiPAP, CPAP machine masks recalled; pose risk of death

(WKBN) – More than 17 million masks for BiPAP and CPAP machines have been recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said that Philips Respironics (Philips) has recalled ...
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CPAP, BiPAP machines could be used in the fight against COVID-19

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the number of COVID-19 cases in our country rise, supplies are dwindling. Medical professionals facing a shortage of ventilators in some areas of the country are turning to ...
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Recall issued for certain BiPAP, CPAP masks due to safety issue with magnets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients, caregivers and health care providers that Philips Respironics has recalled certain BiPAP and CPAP masks due to a serious safety concern. The ...
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Sleep Tips for People With COPD

Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) find it hard to get a good night's sleep. Medications, coughing, and breathing problems get in the way. Daytime sleepiness can make your ...