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You've finally done it--you had the sleep study and were diagnosed with sleep apnea (good job, it took some of us decades to do something about our sleep problems). You got your CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) breathing machine. And I know just what you're thinking now--will this thing really work? I've been using a CPAP for three years-- I've tried nose strips, cones and sleep gadgets. If you have serious breathing problems, the CPAP is the only way to get relief. Here's a layman's guide to getting the most benefit from your breathing machine.  How to Use a CPAP Breathing Machine to Treat Sleep Apnea 

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