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Expiratory Pressure Release

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A feature on positive airway pressure machines that allows the machine to briefly lower the pressure at the beginning of expiration. It is thought to improve breathing comfort. It can be varied in amount. It has a different trademarked name for many manufactures (C-Flex, EPR)

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  • Glossary: C-Flex
  • Glossary: EPR
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