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I am suffering from obstructive sleep apnea my apnea index is 27 so I m taking CPAP Machine daily night but I can not tolerate CPAP machine so I want to know that any other option for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea instead of CPAP machine. Pl suggest Dr sahab
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Kindly consult
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Yes, you can try mandibular advancement devices or tongue retaining devices based on dentist and ENT surgeon opinion
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If those devices aren't suitable, then can go for Uvulopalato pharyngoplasty surgery
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For acclimatisation of Cpap machine it will take atleast 4-6 weeks
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult or a in person clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It will take time to accommodate . Pl consult.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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Greater Noida
what settings are you using? and share your sleep study too
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