I am 65 and need to go for gallbladder operation next month at a multi speciality hospital.. But I have severe sleep apnea..
I use CPAP regularly.. What other steps can I take to minimize my risk? Please reply 🙏
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Hello!
My advice to you is incentive spirometry. Do it regularly.
Along with that deep breathing exercises.
Just to share with you- yesterday i performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with severe sleep apnea using CPAP regularly. Patient is absolutely fine.
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