EPR is a way to make xPAP more tolerable by relieving pressure. Many xPAP users complain about the difficulty of exhaling. EPR works similarly to C-Flex, which is mentioned in a previous topic. Once the xPAP machine senses the patient exhaling, it turns the pressure down for an instant in order for the patient to exhale more easily. Once the person has the exhale started, the machine will go back to the original CPAP setting or EPAP setting depending on what kind of machine you have. The best word I can come up with for how it actually feels, is that it is softer or more smooth. You will have to try it to find out for yourself!
There are many companies that sell xPAP machines with the EPR feature. The manufacturer is Resmed. But, Resmed products can be purchased from many places online. There may be some listed on this page. Have a look around!
Here's a link to Resmed's page on EPR:
http://www.resmed.com/au/patients_and_families/improving_therapy/expiratory-pressure-relief.html?nc=patients
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