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Re: Newly Dx'd..Questions to Ask Dr.??

Posted by Alamo Joe on January 08, 2004 at 18:16:09:

In Reply to: Newly Dx'd..Questions to Ask Dr.?? posted by Planet on January 08, 2004 at 16:43:53:

Planet:

Some people have been told that could not have sleep apnea because they are not overweight, don't drink and don't smoke. Two thirds of those with sleep apnea are overweight, but the rumor that you must be overweight still exists.

A dentist describes the altered shape of the palate which results from being bottle fed as the cause of sleep apena. The altered palate impines on the nasal passages, increassing the resistance of the nasal passages.

If you want more on that subject, search on Google for
"+palmer +breast +apnea".

The CPAP is a non-invasive treatment. It increases the pressure difference between the lung interior and the tip of your nose. The increased pressure difference keeps the airway open.

Back to nasal passages. Corey points that nasal congestion (Allergies for one example) cause or excerbate OSA.

My favorite question is how severe the apnea is in all sleeping positions. (Back is usually worse.) You may have been unconsciously sleeping on your side to minimize apneas and ending up with aches and pains from sleeping in one position for an extended period of time.

Compliance with the treatment is possible for most people.

There are some surgeries, but no guarantee of success.

Life time committment, yes, but a better quality of life and a longer lifetime.

You are fortunate that you have a doctor who picked up on apnea.

Ask your doctor about correcting the deviated septum.

Best of everyting

ca Alamo Joe

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