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Waking myself up with a snort does it have to be apnea?

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No, not by itself: Average person stops breathing/obstructs up to 5 times per hour. Mild apnea is 5-15 x per hour; moderate >15; and severe >30. You are proper age. If other risk factors or symptoms present, seek referral from your pcp for sleep study to determine status.

Answered 11/12/2013

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