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Hi I am using Philips Dream Station Auto CPAP machine with Oronasal mask from almost 1 yr now for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI is 31.4). Question is I am unsure to continue with it or not bcoz of this ongoing black fungus issue. Few reports say using prolonged use of masks will lead to black fungus problem. I had been diagnosed for Covid in Aug 20

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Sterilize the mask at regular intervals as prescribed by the CPAP machine supplier ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I am 33yrs old women, I am suffering troubles during sleep and breathing difficulties in sleep, I took a sleep study doctor told me that I have sleep apnea and advised me use CPAP machine daily night. I am very scared and afriad to use that machine also it's very costly for me to buy... Kindly please advise is there any other way or

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Weight loss Sleeping on one side Avoid alcohol if Consumed Moderate to severe OSA needs CPAP therapy ...  Read More

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I have been using CPAP for six years. I want to test my level of Sleep Apnea again. Where can I get it done?

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Get pulmonologist opinion ...  Read More

Hi , Doctor has advised CPAP machine for my friend's mother. Can I know what all options I can buy under 45k in India ?

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Resumed/philips ...  Read More

I am 65 years old woman and I have severe sleep apnea.. I have to undergo surgery.. I regularly use my CPAP machine.. Will I be wearing my CPAP machine during the gallbladder surgery? Will this minimize all the risk related to sleep apnea and general anesthesia?

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Hello hi. During gall bladder surgery which is usually done under general anaesthesia by laparoscopic technique, u will be given mechanical ventilation by a machine when you are anaesthetised. So cpap ...  Read More

Snoring and sleep apnea problem,want to get the test done so that I can buy the CPAP machine.thank you

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Hello Need Polysomnography (sleep study) with Cpap titration Consult Pulmonologist ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, As I have sleep apnea problem, I am going to purchase CPAP machine please kindly advise me which mask I should buy for Cpap machine.. Thank you.

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Nasal are comfortable Face mask more effective You may go first with nasal since its better tolerated soze depends upon ur stature , local pharamcy may help you Try loosing weight so that you can ...  Read More

Can sleep apnea be cured without CPAP or surgery? Please advise some treatments to cure sleep apnea.

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Depends on what the cause for sleep apnoea is. ...  Read More

My father has a sleep apnea problem....he is currently using CPAP machine at night...pls let me know which doctor to consult....

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Either a pulmonologist or a neurologist. ...  Read More

Suffereing from obstructive sleep apnea head ace on cpap yet not controlled how to go about it do suuugest what to do

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U need Evaluation for any pulmonary issue or ENT problem which can be treated with surgery. ...  Read More

Hi, I have been snoring a lot and waking up feeling absolutely unrested. I am very fearful of getting endoscopy done to check whenever I have sleep apnea and don't want to use a CPAP machine. Are there any lifestyle changes or any other instrument other than the CPAP machine that I can use? I am 5'5 female, age 44 and weigh 57 kgs.

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Weight reduction, regular exercise you can do. Sleep study test, yo rule out sleep apnea ...  Read More

I have Gallbladder Stone & that needs OT. Moreover I have severe sleep apnea(oxygen saturation goes down to 67%)...How risky it is to provide general anaesthesia??? What precautionary measures can be taken to rule out the risk ??? Is it still risky if CPAP is provided?? Whether any special kind of general anaesthesia there exist for severe slee

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You should continuously use CPAP. General anesthesia is risky as you have severe sleep apnea. There is no special kind of general anesthesia but it is a high risk surgery. It is not possible to operat ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have sleep apnea because of breath stops when sleeping but no snoring What is the treatment options without CPAP machine because I am not married yet so please suggest

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Dont diagnose yourself. Consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated ...  Read More

Hi doctor I am from Karnataka nearby Bangalore From last week I suffered shortness of breath when falling asleep I googled it so it showed it's sleep apnea it's very serious condition so I am very worried My symptoms are Anxiety of health Suddenly wake with short of breath I have diabetes recently with 180 rbs I undergo ecg it's normal I have nas

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. Or visit clinic at grow ...  Read More

Respected Doctors my 69 yr old mother just had needle biopsy done today for lung mass from her right lung.. It was on OPD basic and after keeping her in observation for 2 hours, she was asked to leave.. She is feeling fine.. just little pain.. My question is can she use her CPAP machine at night today also? She uses it regularly.. Can she use toni

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cpap can be given if post procedure pneumothorax was rule out ...  Read More

I am suffering from OSA since 2016. Doctor suggest me for CPAP machine. Any other options for my treatment because I am not using CPAP machine now.

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You will need to come down to meet me for a proper clinical assessment of your sleep apnoea. Surgery by an ENT Surgeon specially trained to treat sleep-disordered breathing is the only other option fo ...  Read More

I am 64 years old and suffer from severe sleep apnea at AHI of 64 per hour.. I have started using my CPAP since today.. I need to get my gallbladder removal surgery done under general anesthesia on November 1st.. Can I go for it? How months after using CPAP machine, I should go for surgery to remove the risk?

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Needed detailed history and investigation reports do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have sleep apnea problem, below are the symptoms I have... 1. Sleep deprivation 2. Breathing difficulties in sleep 3. Stoped breathing in sleep 4. Excessive sleepiness all the time 6. Headache vertigo... 😞😞 I have consulted a doctor he advised me to use cpap, but I am very scared to use that machine. Kindly advise i

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Kindly do a sleep study for confirming the diagnosis, and then can use CPAP based on sleep study severity ...  Read More

What kind of doctors shall we consulted for sleep apnea? Are there any tests to diagnose sleep apnea? What are possible treatments.

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First consult pulmonologist and do sleep study test... ...  Read More

What is sleep apnea test and what if found positive. Plz explain everything here. Where should I go to have this test

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For testing you need to undergo polysomnography. Available at tertiary health care centres. Based on the results, your problem of obstructive sleep apnea will be graded and your treatment will be plan ...  Read More

Hi, I m farhat 26 years old from srinagar jk. I am suffering from obstructive sleep apnea since last 5 years and due to my own negligence I didn't take it serious at first. After things got serious I moved to cpap machine and after that I m doing fine. But is cpap the only solution coz I feel embarassed whenever I go somewhere coz I have to take cp

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Hello. Need to know details regarding your weight , sleeping habit , face structure etc to be able to tell you if anything else can be done . Sometimes surgery can be curative . Kindly consider for a ...  Read More

I am suffering from Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma and I snore heavily. A few days ago, I underwent a home sleep test and I was found to be suffering from moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea and my AHI was 15.7. Also, hypoxemia was detected and oxygen level fell upto 84%. I was advised Auto CPAP. I have read online about Injection Snoreplasty which is c

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Ideally first a drug induced sleep endoscopy should be done to assess the level of obstruction. The obstruction can be at the level of nose nasopharynx or oropharynx. Depending upon site if obstructio ...  Read More

I am a 29 year old male suffering from Moderate Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis. I am taking Seroflo 250/25 and momeflo nasal spray twice daily. Recently, I have undergone a sleep test and I have been diagnosed with moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea and my AHI was 15.7. Should I go for CPAP or BiPAP since I have read online that BiPAP is more preferabl

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Before going for such , u check ur height , weight and BMI . Meet near ent doctor to check for nasal cavity , oral cavity and oropharynx and larngo pharynx examination Try to maintain your bmi ...  Read More

Sir i HAVE CENTRAL SLEEP APNEA AND MY OXYGEN INTAKE IS ONLY 70% USING CPAP MACHINE DAILY PLEASE RECOMMEND ME SOME TREATMENT..??

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

I'm having difficulty sleeping at night and have extreme daytime sleepiness and feel tired even after waking up. I feel my heart racing at night and unable to sleep. Do I have sleep apnea? Can sleep apnea be cured without CPAP or surgery?

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from obstructive sleep apnea since 8 years. She snores very loudly and keeps waking up many times during night and feels sleepy whole day. She may developed her high BP issue due to this. We have not bought Auto CPAP for her yet as it is quite expensive. Please suggest the cure. Thanks.

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Hi, homeopathic constitutional medicine will help her along with some dietary changes ...  Read More

I have done home sleep test and test result is severe sleep apnea My hemoglobin is increased 18 Hemocrit 52 Pls if CPAP is required

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Severe sleep apnea needs treatment. Better get an abg and chest xray and follow up with a pulmonologist ...  Read More

Hello Dr ENT I have sleep apnea and using CPAP for last few months. Do we have any other surgical options that would be effective? Please advice Regards Ramesh

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Yes there are surgical options available..but surgery depends on at what level you are having obstruction leading to snoring ...  Read More

I am sleep apnea patient. I am not using any drugs or CPAP for this. Now I got a business that I need to travel frequently by car, train, and flight. Now I feel very disturbed and guilty on myself. So is there any solution for this? How to get cured of this?

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Obstructive sleep apnea can occur because of various causes such as obesity, decreased tone of palate and pharyngeal muscles, nasal causes, short neck etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for y ...  Read More

My dad aged 56 is having obstructive sleep apnea since 2years.Inspite of using cpap not on a regular basis.he is suffering from the problem he is not able to breath properly while sleeping which leads to disturbed sleep and irritation really worried for the same

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CPAP only assists in respirations..it doesn't cure the disease..if overweight try to reduce it..use CPAP regularly if symptomatic.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment. ...  Read More

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