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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 is the most popular treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It uses air pressure to keep the airway open during sleep. The CPAP machine varies in size. Most are about the size of a lunch box.