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I think my father has sleep disorder
I did the sleep test and oxygen level dropped to 92
Also he snores a lot,and sleeps for 14 15 hours,but according to him heis not sleeping and remains tired whole day
What should I do
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He needs evaluation for Obstructive sleep apnea .if possible share the sleep test report
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consult pulmonologist for proper management
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He needs detailed evaluation as sleep apnoea can become troublesome
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Consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation and treatment
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You do sleep study
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Hi. I understand your concern. It could be OSA. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Go for sleep study, and depending upon AHI value proceed accordingly
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consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
He is suffering from Sleep Apnoe. He requires Sleep study.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Amit Kumar
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes he need further evaluation and treatment
Treatment can be life changer for him
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
share your father's sleep study report.
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