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If i quit breathing 7 times an hour during a sleep study is that considered mild sleep apnea?
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Yes: Yes, an apnea- hypopnea index (ahi) between 5-15 is considered mild.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: If you really quit breathing 7 times an hour your apnea index is 7/ hr. Mild sleep apnea at the minimum.
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