A member asked:

Silly question i'm sure, but does the use of a cpap machine help increase lung capacity? endurance?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Logical question, but sorry - CPAP won't increase your lung capacity nor endurance, if it did every elite athlete would own one! ;-) exercise is the safest and healthiest. Talk with your sports medicine doctor to get an "exercise prescription".

Answered 12/17/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No improvement in pulmonary function. Just opens airway for better sleep and associated benefits.

Answered 12/17/2016

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