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Is it possible that sleeping with the pillow can cause osa?
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No.: Obstructive sleep apnea is not due to sleeping on a pillow.
Answered 4/24/2014
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R/O OSA: UNLIKELY A POOR PILLOW MAY WORSEN OSA. OSA can be suggested with underling 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 can be difficult to tolerate. ENT FOR UPP EVAL.
Answered 3/19/2015
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