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Sleep Apnoea

2018-08-22 18:35:33
Hi, My mother has obstructive sleep apnoea from last couple of years. She is using CPAP mashine from last 3 years but of no help. I am very much tensed on how could it be cured and which stream of doctor to visit. Please help Thanks
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Obstructive sleep apnea not responding to CPAP may need surgery. There are ENT specialists specialized in surgery for sleep apnea whom you need to consult. Before surgery there few tests which are done to assess obstructive sleep apnea which guide doctors to decide about type of surgery

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