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A CPAP system includes a flow generator, a patient interface, an air delivery conduit that interconnects the flow generator and the patient interface, and a packaging arrangement including at least one storage facilitating member to allow storage of the air delivery conduit. The at least one storage

A CPAP system includes a flow generator, a patient interface, an air delivery conduit that interconnects the flow generator and the patient interface, and a packaging arrangement including at least one storage facilitating member to allow storage of the air delivery conduit. The at least one storage facilitating member may be provided to the flow generator, a cradle, and/or the air delivery conduit.

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1. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system for treating sleep disordered breathing in a patient, the system comprising: a flow generator providing an outlet and configured to deliver breathable gas to the patient at a pressure of between 3cmH2O to 20cmH2O through the outlet and to at lea

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A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system for treating sleep disordered breathing in a patient, the system comprising: a flow generator providing an outlet and configured to deliver breathable gas to the patient at a pressure of between 3cmH2O to 20cmH2O through the outlet and to at least one airway of the patient to act as at least a partial splint on the at least one airway while the patient is sleeping;a patient interface configured to engage the face of the patient and provide a seal over the at least one airway of the patient,an air delivery conduit that is configured to deliver the breathable gas provided by the flow generator to the patient interface and the at least one airway of the patient; andat least one connector that is configured to couple the air delivery conduit to at least one CPAP component that includes at least one of the patient interface and the outlet of the flow generator, wherein the at least one connector includes first and second portions, wherein the first portion includes a flange configured to engage with at least one protrusion of the second portion that causes the flange to be received into at least one groove of the second portion, wherein the first portion is configured to engage one of the air delivery conduit and the CPAP component and the second portion is configured to engage the other of the air delivery conduit and the CPAP component, wherein connection between the first and second portions of the at least one connector thereby forms an airflow path that includes at least the CPAP component and the air delivery conduit, where fitting the flange of the first portion to the second portion provides a specific audible indication when properly coupled. 2. The CPAP system of claim 1, further comprising a recognition system structured to recognize or identify a specific type of the CPAP component that is connected to the CPAP system. 3. The CPAP system of claim 2, wherein the flow generator is further configured to automatically select or adjust operating parameters related to the delivery of breathable gas based on the recognition or identification of the corresponding specific type of CPAP component. 4. The CPAP system of claim 1, wherein the at least one connector includes at least one structural identification element configured to signal the flow generator to thereby uniquely recognize or identify a specific type of the CPAP component. 5. The CPAP system of claim 1, wherein the at least one connector includes a quick-release component that allows for uncoupling of the at least one CPAP component. 6. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system for treating sleep disordered breathing in a patient, the system comprising: a flow generator providing an outlet and configured to deliver breathable gas to the patient at a pressure of between 3cmH2O to 20cmH2O through the outlet and to at least one airway of the patient to act as at least a partial splint on the at least one airway while the patient is sleeping;an air delivery conduit configured to couple to the outlet of the flow generator;a patient interface configured to engage the face of the patient and provide a seal over the at least one airway of the patient, the patient interface configured to couple to another end of the air delivery conduit to thereby provide an airflow path from the outlet of the flow generator to the at least one airway of the patient to which the breathable gas is delivered, the airflow path including the patient interface and the air delivery conduit; andat least one structural identification element disposed in correspondence with the air delivery conduit, the at least one structural identification element configured to signal the flow generator to thereby uniquely recognize or identify a corresponding type of CPAP component that is part of the airflow path. 7. The CPAP system of claim 6, wherein the at least one structural identification element includes a magnet. 8. The CPAP system of claim 7, further comprising: a recognition system structured to recognize or identify the corresponding type of CPAP component and communicate with the flow generator to control the delivery of the breathable gas. 9. The CPAP system of claim 6, wherein the structural identification element is configured to wirelessly signal a recognition system of the flow generator to thereby enable recognition or identification of the corresponding type of CPAP component. 10. The CPAP system of claim 6, wherein the flow generator is further configured to automatically select and/or adjust operating parameters related to the delivery of breathable gas based on the recognition or identification of the corresponding type of CPAP component. 11. The CPAP system of claim 6, further comprising a connector configured to couple the air delivery conduit to the flow generator or the air delivery conduit to the patient interface, the connector including the at least one structural identification element. 12. The CPAP system of claim 11, wherein the connector is a snap-fit connector that provides a corresponding audible indication when the snap-fit connector is properly fitted or connected to the flow generator or patient interface. 13. The CPAP system of claim 11, wherein the at least one connector includes first and second portions, wherein the first portion includes a flange configured to engage with at least one protrusion of the second portion that causes the flange to be received into at least one groove of the second portion, wherein the first portion is configured to engage one of the air delivery conduit and the patient interface or the outlet and the second portion is configured to engage the other of the air delivery conduit and the patient interface or the outlet, wherein connection between the first and second portions is included in the airflow path between the outlet and the at least one airway of the patient. 14. The CPAP system of claim 13, wherein fitting the flange of the first portion to the second portion provides an audible indication when properly coupled. 15. The CPAP system of claim 6, wherein the air delivery conduit includes a connector that is configured to physically couple the air delivery conduit to the outlet or the patient interface. 16. The CPAP system of claim 15, wherein the connector includes the at least one structural identification element that is a magnet. 17. The CPAP system of claim 16, wherein the magnet is disposed on the exterior of the connector. 18. The CPAP system of claim 16, wherein the magnet is disposed on the interior of the connector. 19. The CPAP system of claim 6, wherein the flow generator operates with increased efficiency as a result of the unique recognition or identification of the corresponding type of CPAP component.