Abstract: The invention is an integrated thermal and pressure device and method for detecting breathing patterns. The device has a manifold, two parallel nasal cannulas stemming from the manifold, and at least one flexible tube. The flexible tube stems from the manifold and provides an airtight connection with the manifold and a pressure transducer apparatus. The device also includes at least a first temperature sensor for detecting temperatures of air flowing from one cannula to the other cannula. The device can include a second temperature sensor for sensing oral air flow temperatures.

Abstract: The invention is an integrated thermal and pressure device and method for detecting breathing patterns. The device has a manifold, two parallel nasal cannulas stemming from the manifold, and at least one flexible tube. The flexible tube stems from the manifold and provides an airtight connection with the manifold and a pressure transducer apparatus. The device also includes at least a first temperature sensor for detecting temperatures of air flowing from one cannula to the other cannula. The device can include a second temperature sensor for sensing oral air flow temperatures.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides multi-level positive air pressure to the airway of a patient for breathing by the patient. An air flow generator is connected to a plurality of valves and hoses connected to and adapted to control and direct the flow of air from the air flow generator. A mask is connected to the air flow generator by the hoses, the mask adapted to deliver air to the airway of a patient. The plurality of valves deliver multiple, different levels of positive airway pressure to the airway of a patient. Alternatively, the air flow generator may include a plurality of blower apparatuses connected to the corresponding plurality of valves and hoses.