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I will join military when i get rid of my sleep apnea my doc already told me its possible?
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Sleep apnea: It is not possible to "cure" sleep apnea. There are methods of treating it- avoid sleeping on your back, lose weight, evaluate and eliminate allergens, wearing a CPAP or mandibular advancement device.
Answered 10/4/2016
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