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I have apnea-hypopnea index of about 32, is this considered bad?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Very bad: You want a "sleep machine". No doubt about it.

Answered 6/30/2012

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Dr. Steven Bender answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Severe: You would be considered to have severe sleep apnea. You need treatment.

Answered 10/31/2012

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At sleep study i had zero apnea's, 2 centrals and 14 hypopnea's resulting in pulse ox lowest of 83. How is this considered mild? Very overweight :(

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Can sleep apnea or hypopnea events under 5 per hour (which is scientifically considered normal but you still stop breathing for 10 seconds or more causing an oxygen dip) cause or aggravate hypertension?

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