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A member asked:
I have vp shunt, and i was put on a cpap for apnea. now my breathing feels very weird after using it for 6 days. can cpap be used with a shunt?
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Yes: As long as your shunt is working normally, you should be fine with cpap.
Answered 10/23/2017
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