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Obstructive sleep apnea
My father of age 64 has been a long time heavy snorer. I am 28 now, and I can remember that he has been a snorer since I was a child. He sleeps while reading newspapers and while watching TV. He recently got a pacemaker surgery. He has been talking a lot in sleep. In the middle of the sleep suddenly he gasps for air and wakes up sometimes due to this. I don't think he is getting proper sleep. Is sleep apnea a serious medical condition?
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Hi he needs sleep apnea study .
It's a 24 hour study of sleep . Will do in pulmonology clinic.
Ent evaluation for any local cause for snoring .
Ask him to sleep in lateral position ..
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Hi detailed examination required
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Dr. Madhavi Yadav
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
28 yrs exp
Chennai
He sure needs treatment for his snoring as he seems to be sleepy in the morning too.
He needs proper evaluation.
Visit an ENT or consult online.
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