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I have chronic severe tonsillar hypertrophy (4+) resulting in sleep apnea. will i be ok if i left it untreated (no tonsillectomy or cpap)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Our bodies: don't like to be deprived of oxygen. It can lead to other health problems and risks.

Answered 11/16/2019

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