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Sleep apnea ( sleeping disorder)
Is there any complete cure of sleep apnea
My father has this problem from several years but these days it is increasing...he has snoring problem too and he gets sleep very fast ,even in sitting on chair
What is the best way to diagnose/ reduce it ?
Hi, noted above complain. If he is obese, try to reduce weight. Also needs sleep study to be performed. Long term Snoring will effect heart, lung, brain and routine daytime activity.
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sleep study, reduce weight if obese
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Take a personal online consultaion for further management.
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Obstructive sleep apnea can have long term health effects on various organs such as lungs, heart and brain. Get a Sleep study done for him. The treatment options will vary depending on sleep study report.
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Get a sleep study done
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Hello a best way to diagnose is a sleep study . And if it’s positive he ll have use to a PAP machine . Kindly consider for personal consult for detailed discussion and to explain to know what is sleep apnea / the complications associated and for a prescription
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