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Can a medical doctor tell you definitely don't have sleep apnea without you going to a sleep study specialist?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sleep apnea: Not necessarily. It is possible to suggest you may not without a sleep study

Answered 11/16/2015

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