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A member asked:
Can sleep apnea become a chronic condition?
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Yes: By definition sleep apnea is a chronic medical condition. The only mechanism by which it "goes away" is with CPAP (used nightly), surgery, (mouth guard used nightly) and/or weight loss.
Answered 11/20/2014
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OSA: It is actually a chronic condition, and dangerous too.
Answered 3/20/2012
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Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that worsens over time due to changes in the soft palate as well as the throat.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Yes: Sleep apnea is a chronic medical condition. It is treatable and in some cases can be cured. If the sleep apnea is related to obesity, then significant weight loss can lead to a cure. For those with a very mild degree, ENT surgery and be curative. The majority of patients require PAP therapy.
Answered 5/6/2015
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