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Updated June 15, 2016. Continuous positive airway pressure, commonly called CPAP, is a type of respiratory support, or mechanical ventilation, used in adult and pediatric patients. In premature babies, CPAP is delivered through a set of nasal prongs or through a small mask that fits snugly over a babyâs nose.
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure and is the most popular treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. CPAP works as a âsplintâ to prevent airway collapse and obstruction, the main causes for periods of apnea and snoring. The CPAP machine uses pressure to gently blow air into your airway, keeping it open.