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Is A CPAP Machine Effective In Managing COPD?

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Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017
Question: hello, question ; would a CPAC machine use at night possibly be effective in someone who has COPD ?? i would of course get the physician to review , but just curious at this point. thanks XXXXXXX Sparkman
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, with proper titration CPAP machine can be useful in COPD patients.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, CPAP machine can be useful in COPD patients at night with proper titration.
So don't use directly without guidance of pulmonologist.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is A CPAP Machine Effective In Managing COPD?

Brief Answer: Yes, with proper titration CPAP machine can be useful in COPD patients. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, CPAP machine can be useful in COPD patients at night with proper titration. So don't use directly without guidance of pulmonologist. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.