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Can sleep apena be cured?

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Possibly: for the most part it can be treated. in some individuals, with enough weight loss or with more advanced surgery, their AHI can normalize. However, it is still possible for them to develop sleep apnea again if they were to regain their weight, etc.

Answered 5/16/2015

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Yes.: You can treat sleep apnea with a CPAP or BiPAP mask worn at night. If you're overweight, you can actually cure sleep apnea with weight loss; then you wouldn't need the mask.

Answered 11/7/2014

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Dr. Sherin Ibrahim Howett answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Possible: Sleep apnea 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 5/16/2016

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