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Silly question i'm sure, but does the use of a cpap machine help increase lung capacity? endurance?
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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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No: No improvement in pulmonary function. Just opens airway for better sleep and associated benefits.
Answered 12/17/2016
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