0 abbreviation for continuous positive airway pressure: a treatment for conditions such as some respiratory diseases and sleep apnoea, consisting of a mask attached to a device, that helps keep a person's airways (= the passages through which they breathe) open so that air can flow to the lungs:
On ICU wards treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) are used to support Covid patients’ breathing.
Liliane puts on a CPAP mask that will help her deal with sleep apnoea.
Common difficulties associated with CPAP therapy include dryness in the mouth, nasal congestion, mask discomfort, and claustrophobia.
CPAP treatment helps relieve depression as well, possibly by improving sleep and the ability to concentrate.
