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Hey doctors, there are lot of misinformation on internet. That DNS causes sleep apnea or not. Please clarify it.

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Depends on the amount of DNS. SEVERE DEVIATION OF NASAL SEPTUM can cause or aggravate sleep apnea. ...  Read More

I have got swollen tonsil. That is why having heavy snoring problem. That causes Obstructive Sleep Apnea and I keep on napping in day time.

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You may need surgery . Please contact an ENT surgeon . Better person is .. Who does sleep surgery. ...  Read More

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I have been using CPAP for six years. I want to test my level of Sleep Apnea again. Where can I get it done?

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Get pulmonologist opinion ...  Read More

What is sleep apnea test and what if found positive. Plz explain everything here. Where should I go to have this test

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Sleep study is used for diagnosis if sleep apnea and grading it It can monitor your heart rate and even saturation. But for better explanation, consult onine ...  Read More

What kind of doctors shall we consulted for sleep apnea? Are there any tests to diagnose sleep apnea? What are possible treatments.

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First consult pulmonologist and do sleep study test... ...  Read More

Unable to attain REM sleep due to apnea which causes snoring, I have gained weight from 72-77kg in-between27-29 years

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Please send all the investigations ...  Read More

My depression docyor suggested to get sleep apnea test .From where i can get it done in reasonable price

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Test to confirm sleep apnea is known as polysomnography and it is available in few bigger hospitals and also there are dedicated sleep study centers where they regularly do this test. There are some c ...  Read More

I have to get my mother tested for sleep apnea. Please suggest me to which specialist should I go to get my mother tested.

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Please visit physician. He will guide you further.Thanks ...  Read More

Since my concussion so many years ago, I have been soring. I want to know can a concussion contribute to sleep apnea?

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Yes, there are definitely chances of sleep apnea post head trauma ...  Read More

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 ...  Read More

I’m currently taking Zolfresh 10 mg and Alprax 0.5 mg for sleep, but they don’t seem effective. What alternative medications or treatments can help me sleep better?

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Hi, I have been snoring a lot and waking up feeling absolutely unrested. I am very fearful of getting endoscopy done to check whenever I have sleep apnea and don't want to use a CPAP machine. Are there any lifestyle changes or any other instrument other than the CPAP machine that I can use? I am 5'5 female, age 44 and weigh 57 kgs.

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Snoring is hoarse or harsh sound from nose or mouth that occurs when breathing is partially obstructed while sleeping. ...  Read More

My upper body muscles bave become too tight n tender coz of my weong sleeping posture...idk how i end up sleeping in worst posture- when i wake in morning there r impressions n marks on my heads n arms implying that they were compressed This is affecting my overall health- brain fog, dizziness, nausea Plz suggest me what to do

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Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I have Gallbladder Stone & that needs OT. Moreover I have severe sleep apnea(oxygen saturation goes down to 67%)...How risky it is to provide general anaesthesia??? What precautionary measures can be taken to rule out the risk ??? Is it still risky if CPAP is provided?? Whether any special kind of general anaesthesia there exist for severe slee

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your cpap needs to be rechecked if you're desturating to 67 on it..it will be a high risk surgery..check your abg and efforts before going for it..do get an impulse oscillometry done too ...  Read More

Hi I am having frequent fainting and sudden about to fall symptom. I am having sailing in air feeling while I am sleeping and waking up with motion. Also I feel palpitations and burping . Also I feel dizzy and gastric. I am suffering with these problems from past one year I have not got any proper diagnosis. Also I have head heaviness and sweating

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My mother 62 years old. Diabetic and sleep apnea . Can't sleep at night for last 3-4 year. Taking alzolam 1mg since 2005 . Could she take melatonin?

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and be ...  Read More

I might be suffering from sleep apnea bcz I m snoring and wake up of dry mouth difficult breathing and fast heart rate frequently.

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Sleep study is needed ...  Read More

I My name is Anand my age 33 i suffering from Obstructive sleep apnea..which specialist is best to treat? ENT/Pulmonologist

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Pulmonologist ...  Read More

Regarding this I met a pulmonologist and he advised me to take a sleep test.which is attached herewith.according to him CPAP machine is to be used.which is very costly. Is there any other method which can help me overcome these issues. The major problem i am facing is due to this is i am sleeping at my work place. Please advise.

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If you face a lot issue while sleep Then you have to use machine Otherwise treatment is there in homeopathic We can surely give Consult me via Practo Will discuss ...  Read More

Is there any treatment for obstructive sleep apnea as per ayurveda . I have to keep my mouth open for breathing when I lay down

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Consult through practo personally ...  Read More

From last 2 months during night time sleep I observed loud snoring and awakes many times while sleeping,which disturbs my sleep cycles.and I feel sleepy all the day due to this.this hampers my daily life routine too.I am 37 years and bit overweight.kindly suggest and help with proper treatment

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Due to obesity, deviated nasal septum snoring is there, reduce weight ...  Read More

Sleeping problem, stress, weakness eye pain, dryness in eyes, itching, I Use Laptop for work From from home at day time and I can't avoid it From last 1 month

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

From 3 i was not getting proper sleep when i always wake very late from bed in the morning with exhausted and letharic constanly feel sleepy in day very low concentration also i diagonised with allergic rhinits currenty i take duonase spray please help

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Take dietary precautions And maintain sleep schedule Avoid caffeine spicy n heavy food intake Rest take duonase nasal spray ...  Read More

I wake up suddenly from sleep and my heart pounds heavily and I'm unable to breathe. Happens like once in a month. Is it sleep apnea? If yes, then can it be cured?

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It can be sleep apnea. But as your heart rate is increased, it also indicates towards anxiety . ...  Read More

Hi sir does lack of sleep causes giddiness from 2 nights i dint get good sound sleep does it causes giddiness i visited dr while I was having giddiness bp 120/80 sugar 104

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi doctor if i sleep on one side will sleepapnea occurs ?? it's happening since 3 days when i sleep on one side my throat gets chocked and breathing problems and pain from there it comes to chest then i seatdown it still says even the pain it happens everytime suppose i am just lying down normally then also or it's for my nose i don't know

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It needs further evaluation yet are some findings mentioned in ct PNS but I need to see film to tell if the findings are significant .. but ur symptoms of pain may not b related Can b ...  Read More

Symptoms Breathing pause when sleeping Nasal congestion from last 1 year No snoring Eye itching or burning I have anexity of health Consultation of pulmonologist and ENT Dr done ENT doctor said it's GERD Pulmonologist said allergic rhinitis I asked is this sleep apnea for both of them after examining my lungs , ear, throat, neck they said no it's

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If Pulmo and ENT Doc said nothing to worry then it may be due to anxiety itself. ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have sleep apnea because of breath stops when sleeping but no snoring What is the treatment options without CPAP machine because I am not married yet so please suggest

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I suddenly wake up from sleep because of breath problem Sleeping issue Nasal congestion of alternative sides from 2 years Is this sleep apnea or because of nasal congestion

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Please get nasal endoscopy my frd ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have a breath problem in sleep I have anexity I have bad habits of Google the symptoms and worry a lot Please say me is it sleep apnea or other I am very worried and suicidal thoughts are running in my mind because google say sleep apnea is serious and no cure Please help me out

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Your symptoms fit in to OSA yet it should be ruled out. It is nothing wrong to Google. I say taking into Google consideration and self diagnosing is wrong. Take specialist consultation and get treat ...  Read More

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