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55 yo f with barrett's. take omeprazole, sleep with cpap. wake up with blood in mouth weekly. should i consider surgery for barrett's?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not yet: Make sure the blood in your mouth is not coming from your nose- postnasal drip. Use a humidifier for your CPAP as well as Vaseline for your nostrils. Talk to your gastroenterologist also.

Answered 5/4/2015

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