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Which other problems could be mistaken for sleep apnea?

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Depends: Do you have any symptoms? Copd, chronic fatigue, uars a lot of them could mimic like apnea.

Answered 1/9/2014

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Apnea: Hypersomnia idiopathic type, chronic insomnia, lack of adequate sleep, tiredness, fatigue, add like s/sx, being obese can increase suspicion for sleep apnea.

Answered 8/18/2013

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