Severe sleep apnea can be treated with ________ positive airway pressure (CPAP), in which a small, comfortable mask is fitted over the nose to hold the air passage open, and slightly pressurized air is gently blown into the patient's nose.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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