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title: The History of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
description: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition whereby the upper airway partially or completely collapses during sleep resulting in snoring.
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# [The History of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)](https://www.resmed.co.nz/blog/the-history-of-continuous-positive-airway-pressure-cpap)

 Written by [Resmed](https://www.resmed.co.nz/blog/author/resmed) | Mar 13, 2019 3:45:00 AM

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