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Severe Sleep apnea

2018-04-04 14:26:15
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

Answered2018-04-12 12:39:39

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Hi. I understand your concern s. The sleep study needs to be analysed in detail to suggest an ideal machine for you. So please consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

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CPAP is required for treatment of severe sleep apnea . Please consult a pulmonologist/ sleep specialist.

Answered2018-04-06 13:22:27

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Please do further work up urgently. Haemoglobin of 18 and PCV 52 requires more testing. We may have to evaluate if CPAP is required or Bi Level PAP. Please approach a chest physician.

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