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Could it be that my sleep apnea leads me to my severe add?

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Possibly: Any sleep disorder or state of fatigue makes it much harder for any person to remain alert and focused. Even much harder for someone with add.

Answered 4/18/2013

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea causes deficient oxygenation to the brain and intermittent arousals from sleep depriving the quality and quantity of sleep. It definitely leads to trouble with attention, concentration, motivation, sex drive etc sleep study an CPAP titration will help along with diet and weight loss.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Please describe the mortality rate for patients with severe sleep apnea?

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