Unfortunately, no. Clinicians initially considered the use of CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) machines for COVID-19 patients with relatively mild breathing problems.
Are sleep apnea patients at higher risk for contracting COVID-19?
People suffering from severe obstructive sleep apnea are at a greater risk of catching COVID-19, a new study finds.
How long after COVID-19 infection can I be around others?
You can be around others after:
10 days since symptoms first appeared and
24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and
Other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving*
*Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation