CPAP continuous airway pressure (IMAGE) Lancaster University Caption CPAP treatment, which is often used at home to help people with sleep problems, helps to keep the lungs open and makes breathing easier. Credit Lancaster University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.