PAP Therapy-Tips for Troubleshooting to Address Problems with Use.

www.thoracic.org C LI P A N D C O P Y Sometimes nasal pillows that fit into a person’s nostrils are used instead of a mask. PAP therapy is a very effective way to treat OSA, but people sometimes can have problems with the machine and/or mask/nasal pillows. It is important to promptly address any problems that prevent you from using PAP therapy. The purpose of this fact sheet is to offer tips to troubleshoot some common problems related to PAP therapy. (For more information on OSA and PAP therapy go to the ATS patient information series at www.thoracic.org/patients)