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Are alternative treatments to mild obstructive sleep apnea(ahi of 8/h) other than cpap/bipap! are there any side effects that will arise from them?

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Dr. Ben Graef answered

Weight management: Depending on a patients weight, getting closer a BMI under 25 may be more successful in the long term for OSA and a variety of other health issues.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/11/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

2: Weight loss may help. Dental sleep appliances usually useful. See evaluation by a dentist trained in sleep medicine.

Dr Douglas agreed

Answered 12/11/2016

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A member asked:

Are alternative treatments to mild obstructive sleep apnea(ahi of 8/h) other than cpap/bipap! are there any side effects that will arise from them?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ben Graef answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Douglas agreed

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