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Severe sleep apnea
I have done a sleep study and I got severe osa problem😢... I have mild tonsils and adenoids.. Please kindly advise me do I need to use CPAP device or I have to go for tonsil adenoids remove surgery..
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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
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Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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If tonsils and adenoids are quite significant in size, they need to be corrected first and CPAP may be used as per titration.
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Consult a ENT specialist and pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken. Surgery is not indicated at your age,unless necessary.
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