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My father is in obese 2 category , has problem of snoring , can sleep while doing regular activities like using phone or drinking tea , frequently cough . When nothing to he only sleeps . I don't understand which specialist should we visit
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Consult a pulmonologist and get sleep study done to rule out obstructive sleep apnea
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Dr. Ujwal
Pulmonologist
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
He definitely resembles OSA history.
Kindly get a Sleep study done and consult back
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Kindly get ABG done and Level 3 sleep study would be adequate
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If not managed appropriately he may worsen with CO2 retention in the body. Needs CPAP/Bipap Managment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult pulmonologist and have sleep study.
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