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A 24-year-old male asked:
is sleep apnea genetic? what are symptoms of it
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marsha Davis answered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Not that we : Are aware of. Symptoms include daytime sleepiness , restless sleep, loud snoring , waking up gasping for air, waking up with morning headache , waking up tired.
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Dr. John Feola answered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
R/O OSA: RARELY : OSA can be suggested by history and physical. Excess snoring/daytime sleepiness/apneic episodes/ aM headaches. And the Exam obesity/small oral airway/collar size>18. The definitive test is a PSG with split night/CPAP titration. I would request copy of sleep study and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the options. You are young CPAP vs ENT FOR UPP EVAL.
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