Question:
What do the initials CPAP stand for?

I know what the machine does and all, but I have forgotten what the abbreviation stands for...Constant ***Air***** ****????/HELP ME PLEASE....Thanks in advance!!    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 16, 2002)

January 15, 2002
I believe it's Continuous Positive Air Pressure. (At least that's what I tell people!)
   — JoSyrNY

January 15, 2002
Jo Scanlon- you are right! It is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure!
   — Karen B.