US Medical Term · procedures
CPAP Therapy
Terapia con CPAP
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | CPAP Therapy |
| Spanish (Español) | Terapia con CPAP |
| Chinese (中文) | 持續氣道正壓治療 |
| Korean (한국어) | 양압 호흡 치료 (CPAP) |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Máy trợ thở CPAP |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | CPAP therapy |
| Portuguese (Português) | Terapia com CPAP |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การรักษาด้วยเครื่อง CPAP |
| Japanese (日本語) | CPAP療法 |
What it means
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers a steady stream of pressurized air through a mask worn over the nose or nose and mouth while you sleep. The air pressure keeps your airway open, preventing the repeated breathing pauses that characterize sleep apnea. Over time, CPAP therapy reduces daytime sleepiness, lowers blood pressure, decreases cardiovascular risk, and improves overall sleep quality. A sleep study (polysomnogram) is usually required to diagnose sleep apnea and determine the correct pressure setting for your machine.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My sleep specialist prescribed CPAP therapy after my sleep study showed moderate sleep apnea.
Mi especialista en sueño me recetó terapia con CPAP después de que mi estudio del sueño mostró apnea moderada.
Does my plan cover the CPAP machine and replacement supplies under durable medical equipment?
¿Mi plan cubre la máquina CPAP y los repuestos bajo el beneficio de equipo médico duradero?
I have been using CPAP therapy every night for the past six months.
He estado usando terapia con CPAP todas las noches durante los últimos seis meses.
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Last reviewed: September 2026