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Is there any surgeon in India specialized in operating for moderate obstructive sleep apnea thank you in advance

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Is there any treatment for obstructive sleep apnea as per ayurveda . I have to keep my mouth open for breathing when I lay down

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What is the differentiating factor in diagnosis between obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea?

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As the name suggests obstructive sleep apnea is due to airway obstruction and central sleep apnea is due to depressed respiratory drive from the brain. ...  Read More

I My name is Anand my age 33 i suffering from Obstructive sleep apnea..which specialist is best to treat? ENT/Pulmonologist

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Pulmonologist ...  Read More

Hi I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea , my weight is around 100kgs. I have tried various things like dieting exercise to reduce weight. How do I treat I sleep apnea

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Hi. I understand your concerns. sleep apnea severity can be assessed by sleep study. Which will tell whether u will require an extra device to correct the same or no. Reducing weight also is a support ...  Read More

My dad aged 56 is having obstructive sleep apnea since 2years.Inspite of using cpap not on a regular basis.he is suffering from the problem he is not able to breath properly while sleeping which leads to disturbed sleep and irritation really worried for the same

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CPAP only assists in respirations..it doesn't cure the disease..if overweight try to reduce it..use CPAP regularly if symptomatic.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment. ...  Read More

Obstructive sleep apnea, and Backache due to L5/S1 ,operated 22years back...both doctor's suggest operations... Any guaranteed alternative s please

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You need to consult a MD consultant physician in person for the sleep apnea. As far as the back ache problem is concerned. Whats the diagnosis and for ...  Read More

May I know the scope of homoeo In curing obstructive sleep apnea . Symptomatically represented with snoring at night with jerking of legs , Dry mouth and sleepy during day . Can snoring be stopped with homoeo ,kindly clarify

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Need to find the reason. like obesity, adenoids, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum. Then appropriate treatment will cure the issue. ...  Read More

Suffereing from obstructive sleep apnea head ace on cpap yet not controlled how to go about it do suuugest what to do

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Medical therapy and relaxation exercises like deep breathing. If issue is severe consult for proper guidance. ...  Read More

Hi, I m farhat 26 years old from srinagar jk. I am suffering from obstructive sleep apnea since last 5 years and due to my own negligence I didn't take it serious at first. After things got serious I moved to cpap machine and after that I m doing fine. But is cpap the only solution coz I feel embarassed whenever I go somewhere coz I have to take cp

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Hi. I understand your concerns. Since you are young there are options for the same. Open a private consult so that i can suggest treatment options and discuss pros and cons of the same ...  Read More

When I sleep suddenly I feel like my breathing is shortening then woke up, and my heart pounds like I could get a cardiac arrest. Please guide me.

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Get physically examined by a doctor first. The doctor would then suggest tests based on physical examination ...  Read More

When I sleep suddenly I feel like my breathing is shortening then woke up, and my heart pounds like I could get a cardiac arrest. Please guide me.

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kindly connect..need to evaluate you properly ...  Read More

Doctor, when my child was 1 year old, she had chronic cough and it got better after 3 months. From that time, breathing difficulty and mouth breathing started. The pediatrician confirmed adenoid. Now she is 3 years 5 months old; the adenoid has shrunk and sinus is mild, but still she is not sleeping well at night. Pediatrician and ENT doctor said t

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kindly connect..she may be having oad ...  Read More

Whether sleep apnoea is treatable. My ecg shown, t wave inversion. So doctor suggested a sleep test. Result was 18. Bld sugar fasting 110. Rest all were normal. My weight is 75, height 159 cm

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

How to treat sleep apnea (best option) and Tonsillitis problems? I am 39.5 years old male. Will Sleep Apnea create other problems if not treated early? Please provide more details. I think I got Sleep Apnea genetically as my father (60 yrs old) also has. Should we treat his first as he recently undergone heart surgery (inserted a stunt). Please

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There are so many causes for sleep apnea. most common cause is obesity. yes it can cause other problem. first you need to get done sleep study. ...  Read More

I’m currently taking Zolfresh 10 mg and Alprax 0.5 mg for sleep, but they don’t seem effective. What alternative medications or treatments can help me sleep better?

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Hi, I have been snoring a lot and waking up feeling absolutely unrested. I am very fearful of getting endoscopy done to check whenever I have sleep apnea and don't want to use a CPAP machine. Are there any lifestyle changes or any other instrument other than the CPAP machine that I can use? I am 5'5 female, age 44 and weigh 57 kgs.

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Snoring is hoarse or harsh sound from nose or mouth that occurs when breathing is partially obstructed while sleeping. ...  Read More

Symptoms range and match from Bipolar 2 Hypomania (Majorly depression), to ADHD, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and low oxytocin. Cognitive abilities are compromised during some period, No REM SLEEP, No/less N3 NREM Sleep. Gastric issues, fatigue, anorgasmia.

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

I have Gallbladder Stone & that needs OT. Moreover I have severe sleep apnea(oxygen saturation goes down to 67%)...How risky it is to provide general anaesthesia??? What precautionary measures can be taken to rule out the risk ??? Is it still risky if CPAP is provided?? Whether any special kind of general anaesthesia there exist for severe slee

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your cpap needs to be rechecked if you're desturating to 67 on it..it will be a high risk surgery..check your abg and efforts before going for it..do get an impulse oscillometry done too ...  Read More

Hi I am having frequent fainting and sudden about to fall symptom. I am having sailing in air feeling while I am sleeping and waking up with motion. Also I feel palpitations and burping . Also I feel dizzy and gastric. I am suffering with these problems from past one year I have not got any proper diagnosis. Also I have head heaviness and sweating

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My mother 62 years old. Diabetic and sleep apnea . Can't sleep at night for last 3-4 year. Taking alzolam 1mg since 2005 . Could she take melatonin?

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and be ...  Read More

I might be suffering from sleep apnea bcz I m snoring and wake up of dry mouth difficult breathing and fast heart rate frequently.

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Sleep study is needed ...  Read More

Regarding this I met a pulmonologist and he advised me to take a sleep test.which is attached herewith.according to him CPAP machine is to be used.which is very costly. Is there any other method which can help me overcome these issues. The major problem i am facing is due to this is i am sleeping at my work place. Please advise.

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If you face a lot issue while sleep Then you have to use machine Otherwise treatment is there in homeopathic We can surely give Consult me via Practo Will discuss ...  Read More

From last 2 months during night time sleep I observed loud snoring and awakes many times while sleeping,which disturbs my sleep cycles.and I feel sleepy all the day due to this.this hampers my daily life routine too.I am 37 years and bit overweight.kindly suggest and help with proper treatment

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Due to obesity, deviated nasal septum snoring is there, reduce weight ...  Read More

Sleeping problem, stress, weakness eye pain, dryness in eyes, itching, I Use Laptop for work From from home at day time and I can't avoid it From last 1 month

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From 3 i was not getting proper sleep when i always wake very late from bed in the morning with exhausted and letharic constanly feel sleepy in day very low concentration also i diagonised with allergic rhinits currenty i take duonase spray please help

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Take dietary precautions And maintain sleep schedule Avoid caffeine spicy n heavy food intake Rest take duonase nasal spray ...  Read More

I wake up suddenly from sleep and my heart pounds heavily and I'm unable to breathe. Happens like once in a month. Is it sleep apnea? If yes, then can it be cured?

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It can be sleep apnea. But as your heart rate is increased, it also indicates towards anxiety . ...  Read More

Hi doctor if i sleep on one side will sleepapnea occurs ?? it's happening since 3 days when i sleep on one side my throat gets chocked and breathing problems and pain from there it comes to chest then i seatdown it still says even the pain it happens everytime suppose i am just lying down normally then also or it's for my nose i don't know

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It needs further evaluation yet are some findings mentioned in ct PNS but I need to see film to tell if the findings are significant .. but ur symptoms of pain may not b related Can b ...  Read More

Symptoms Breathing pause when sleeping Nasal congestion from last 1 year No snoring Eye itching or burning I have anexity of health Consultation of pulmonologist and ENT Dr done ENT doctor said it's GERD Pulmonologist said allergic rhinitis I asked is this sleep apnea for both of them after examining my lungs , ear, throat, neck they said no it's

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If Pulmo and ENT Doc said nothing to worry then it may be due to anxiety itself. ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have sleep apnea because of breath stops when sleeping but no snoring What is the treatment options without CPAP machine because I am not married yet so please suggest

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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 ...  Read More

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