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I snore every night. my wife tells me pretty loudly. i don't think i have apnea. i wake up very rested. i've done this since college. should i be concerned? i'm 5'9", 160lb.

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Dr. Paul Slawek answered

You don't know!: If you snore greatly you have intermittent airway obstruction when you sleep. You would not know if you had sleep apnea. Should be evaluated by sleep laboratory. Treatments vary.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/18/2015

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A member asked:

I snore every night. my wife tells me pretty loudly. i don't think i have apnea. i wake up very rested. i've done this since college. should i be concerned? i'm 5'9", 160lb.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Slawek answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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