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Obstructive sleep apnea

2021-02-18 15:39:34
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 cpap with me. What else I can do? Is it a reversible condition? Kindly help. Regards
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Hi. I understand your concerns. Since you are young there are options for the same. Open a private consult so that i can suggest treatment options and discuss pros and cons of the same

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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 personal consult for discussion and treatment plan

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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it is a reversible condition,if you can lose weight it reduced osa severity significantly.. fiurther detailed evaluation of your history needed for management. can consult online for the same!

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