A member asked:

Oxygen level frequently drops to the 70's % while sleeping. i don't like the cpap machine and i can't tolerate it. the cpap machine is in the closet.

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Frequent drop in O2: Eventually can cause problems, such as pulmonary hypertension, systemic hypertension, cardiomyopathy. If you can't tolerate the cpap, talk to your doctor for a regimen to lose weight or if needed to have surgery to improve your sleep apnea.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Options: Other options are to use a mandibular repositioning device, or OSA surgery. As your sleep doc.

Answered 11/27/2017

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