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The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for the administration of positive airway pressure therapies. The apparatus can include a housing, a blower and a mask. The housing is configured to be stably secured on the head of a patient. The blower is secured relative to the housing. A ma

The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for the administration of positive airway pressure therapies. The apparatus can include a housing, a blower and a mask. The housing is configured to be stably secured on the head of a patient. The blower is secured relative to the housing. A mask in fluid communication with the blower is configured to communicate pressurized air produced at least in part by the blower to the airways of a user.

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What is claimed is: 1. Apparatus for providing positive airway pressure for the treatment of sleep apnea, chronic pulmonary obstruction and snoring, comprising:a blower for pressurizing air to a pressure of at least between 4-20 cm of water;an air delivery passage configured to receive pressurized a

What is claimed is: 1. Apparatus for providing positive airway pressure for the treatment of sleep apnea, chronic pulmonary obstruction and snoring, comprising:a blower for pressurizing air to a pressure of at least between 4-20 cm of water;an air delivery passage configured to receive pressurized air from the blower;a mask connected to the blower via the air delivery passage and configured to sealably engage a user over an airway of the user to communicate pressurized air to the airway;a base secured to the blower, the base adapted to be positioned over the crown of the head of the user, to be retained on the head of the user and to have a lower surface configured to conform to the head of the user; andsupport bands secured to the base and configured to secure the base in a medial position on the head of the user.