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CPAP machine - Lung inflation.
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sammyk
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:-D Dumb question maybe, but is there any danger of a CPAP machine over inflating your lungs?
Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:01 am
Daniel
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sammyk wrote:
Very Happy Dumb question maybe, but is there any danger of a CPAP machine over inflating your lungs?



None.

CPAP is designed to splint open the airway only. It doesn't act like a ventillator. The act of breathing remains under your control.

Daniel.


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grannymac
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Sammy...just a note:  the only dumb question is the one NOT asked.  A mantra I give to people I do tech support for.  

Grannymac
Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:08 am
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