Granite Falls, WA
A 51-year-old female 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?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Tung Nguyenanswered
Neurosurgery 33 years experience
Yes: As long as your shunt is working normally, you should be fine with cpap.
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