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A CPAP enclosure used in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) comprises a base connected to a bed, a canopy connected to the base, and a sealing member that connects the canopy to the base. The sealing member forms a substantially airtight seal such that the canopy and the base form a subs

A CPAP enclosure used in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) comprises a base connected to a bed, a canopy connected to the base, and a sealing member that connects the canopy to the base. The sealing member forms a substantially airtight seal such that the canopy and the base form a substantially airtight enclosure around at least a portion of the bed. A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) compressor connects to the enclosure via flexible tubing, and generates a continuous positive airway pressure within the enclosure to treat a patient having OSA.

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What is claimed is: 1. A CPAP enclosure for treating a patient having Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) comprising: a substantially air-tight enclosure configured to enclose the head of a patient suffering from OSA and surround at least a portion of a bed; a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) c

What is claimed is: 1. A CPAP enclosure for treating a patient having Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) comprising: a substantially air-tight enclosure configured to enclose the head of a patient suffering from OSA and surround at least a portion of a bed; a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) compressor coupled to said enclosure; and said CPAP compressor generating a continuous positive airway pressure within said enclosure to treat the patient suffering from OSA. 2. The enclosure of claim 1 further comprising a pressure valve attached to said enclosure. 3. The enclosure of claim 2 further comprising a manometer coupled to said pressure valve. 4. The enclosure of claim 1 further comprising a one-way air intake valve disposed in a sidewall of said enclosure that opens upon failure of said CPAP compressor. 5. A method of treating a patient having Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) comprising: forming a substantially airtight enclosure around at least a portion of the patient's bed; generating a continuous positive airway pressure within said enclosure to treat the patient having OSA. 6. The method of claim 5 wherein generating a continuous positive airway pressure comprises inflating said enclosure with a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) compressor connected to said enclosure. 7. A CPAP enclosure for treating a patient having Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) comprising: a substantially air-tight enclosure configured to enclose the head of a patient suffering from OSA and at least partially surround a sleeping surface; a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) compressor coupled to said enclosure to generate a continuous positive airway pressure within said enclosure to treat the patient suffering from OSA. 8. The enclosure of claim 7 wherein the sleeping surface comprises a mattress on which the patient sleeps.