Question 1

connection of sleep apnea secondary to rhinitis and sinusitis? va doctors say impossible, other doctors wrote articles of connection online.

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Snoring: Snoring can result from mucosal inflammation and resultant hyper trophy.

Question 2

acid reflux, chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea and lack of sleep. are they responsible for my dizziness and nausea?

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Yes: Several medical problems can cause symptoms. Acid reflux can contribute to sinusitis.   Acid reflux can be a cause of nausea loss of sleep due to sleep apnea can cause dizziness  and high blood pressure losing weight often helps acid reflux and sleep apnea appointment to see an md is always needed with significant medical illnesses.

Question 3

what is the cause of possible sleep apnea?

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See answer: Being overweight is a rsik factor, genetics plays a role, large tonsils and or uvula will increase risk for osa.

Question 4

sleep apnea how do u get this what causes it?

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Condition: Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where the back of the throat closes and prevents breathing.  Contributing factors include the structure of the throat which is influenced by how we develop and being over weight.  Central sleep apnea is a condition where the brain does not send a signal to the lungs to breath.  They are treated differently.  See your physician asap if you have this problem.

Question 5

could sleep apnea cause you to suffocate to death in your sleep?

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Not likely: Not likely. But it can lead to or compound other medical issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and high cholesterol. It is best to have it formally checked out by a sleep medicine specialist. Hope that helps!

Question 6

can a benzo cause sleep apnea and should a benzo be stopped if you develope sleep apnea?

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Can cause apnea: Benzodiazepines can affect the sensorium and depress respiratory drive usually at higher dosing. These effects can cause apnea which is pause spontaneous respiration. Sleep apnea is a disorder that results in apneic periods while someone sleeps. Benzodiazepines should be used cautiously in all cases, but increased caution if you have sleep apnea.

Question 7

can psvt cause sleep apnea?

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No: Obstructive sleep apnea (osa) is a condition of cessation of breathing during sleep. It is due to obstruction of the oropharyngeal airway usually at the level of the tongue or epiglottis. Two-thirds of patients with osa are overweight and fatty infiltration of the neck and tongue may also contribute to airway obstruction during sleep. 
Rec. See sleep specialist for a sleep study (psg).

Question 8

can lupus cause sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Data on sleep disorders in luous is an area where research is lacking. But studies do suggest "sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia and periodic limb movements are common in lupus patients". Lack of restorative sleep causes increase in inflammation which can aggravate lupus activity. It is important you discuss your sleep problems at your next rheumatologist. Sleep is important for health.

Question 9

can sleep apnea cause a cough?

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: Yes and it can cause a chronic cough.both while asleep and during the day. GERD can also do this. A CPAP machine can clear up sleep apnea caused coughing.

Question 10

can suboxone cause sleep apnea?

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Central and OSA: Narcotics like Suboxone can cause respiratory depression--a decreased responsiveness to elevated co2 levels in the blood. Because the brain responds to the difference between o2 and co2 to trigger breathing, the result is slowed (hypopnea) or stopped (apnea) breathing or central apnea. Drug use/abuse can also decrease muscle tone leading to collapse of the soft tissues and tongue--obstructive sa.

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