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I have been seeing a sleep doctor for a year and have sleep apnea during rem sleep. i use a cpap device but wake up 3-4 times. what else can i do?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Sleep apnea: suggest you get another opinion for further advice on how to get well.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 12/22/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Reasons: There are other reasons to wake up not related to obstruction anatomically. Discuss this with your sleep doc.

Answered 12/22/2016

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A member asked:

I have been seeing a sleep doctor for a year and have sleep apnea during rem sleep. i use a cpap device but wake up 3-4 times. what else can i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr Gallia agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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