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2021-09-13 18:20:34
I am 65 and need to go for gallbladder operation next month at a multi speciality hospital.. But I have severe sleep apnea.. I use CPAP regularly.. What other steps can I take to minimize my risk? Please reply 🙏
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Hello! My advice to you is incentive spirometry. Do it regularly. Along with that deep breathing exercises. Just to share with you- yesterday i performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with severe sleep apnea using CPAP regularly. Patient is absolutely fine.

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