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A member asked:
If i have sleep apnea and depression, will the apnea improve if i improve my depression?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Unlikely: It's the other way around... Improving the apnea may improve the depression.
Answered 10/1/2011
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Usually opposite: Usually improving apnea improves depression not the other way.
Answered 12/18/2011
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See below: It's more likely the other way around. Your depression is more likely to improve if your quality and amount of sleep improves. You may need a sleep study for a complete diagnosis.
Answered 10/4/2016
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