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Does sleep deprivation aggravate my obstructive sleep apnea symptom hypersomnolence?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes, unfortunately: you want to see a sleep medicine specialist, if you haven't already, you may need intervention, good luck

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2018

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