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Sleep apnea

2018-09-08 09:11:06
Sir , can sleep apnea be cured by loosing weight . I have high pressure and bad breath problem . Is it because of sleep apnea. What is the medication process.
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Most common cause for sleep apnea is obesity. Weight is the initial treatment for sleep apnea and unless weight loss fails to improve symptoms no other method such as surgery is recommended

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