Finally - and contrary to last week's account by sleep apnoea sufferer Peter Gotzsche of the insurmountable difficulties encountered in grappling with his CPAP (continuous positive airways pressure) machine - a clutch of readers have stepped forward to sing its praises in restoring marital harmony by silencing stentorian snoring and abolishing persistent daytime sleepiness.

Called a CPAP (continuous positive airways pressure) device, it involves wearing a face mask at night through which air is pumped to keep the airways open.

Cardiopulmonary monitoring, oximetry, supplemental oxygen or nasal (continuous positive airway pressure) ventilation, intravenous infusions, and monitor leads do not prevent kangaroo care.

Nasal CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a pump connected to a mask worn over the nose that will provide the pressure throughout the respiratory system preventing the collapse of the airways.

One of the more common treatments is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure).

Medically, the first line of defense is a machine with a mask called a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device.

But some sufferers are understandably not very enthusiastic at the prospect, so opt instead for a CPAP (continuous positive airways pressure) device, which involves wearing a face mask at night through which air is pumped to keep the airways open.

Practice parameters for the use of continuous and bilevel positive airway pressure devices to treat adult patients with sleep-related breathing disorders.

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is sometimes used for apnea when medications and supplemental oxygen are not sufficient.

Your doctor will probably have you try lifestyle changes and CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure therapy) first.