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Can sleep apnea cause a rise in hemoglobin without elevating white blood cells and platelets?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Yes: Yes, in fact sleep apnea does not cause elevation of WBC or platelets. Significant elevation of all three cell lines is more suggestive of a myeloproliferative disorder.

Answered 11/1/2014

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