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