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My father is about 45 years old and have respiratory problem while talking oxygen in while sleeping.

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Sleep Apnea?: What you describe sounds like sleep apnea or some type of airway obstruction. He needs to have a sleep study done to determine the severity, cause and proper therapy.

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Answered 3/17/2015

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A member asked:

My father is about 45 years old and have respiratory problem while talking oxygen in while sleeping.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elton Behner answered

Dr Veres and another doctor agreed

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