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A 47-year-old male asked:

Would the need to use a cpap device impact in anyway my health insurance or life insurance?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered

Internal Medicine 29 years experience

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A 39-year-old male asked:

I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea, AHI 8. I'm currently 170lb 5feet 8, neck 17 inches. How much weight do I need to lose to reduce the severity of the apnea to normal without CPAP or mandibular device?

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Good evening doctors. What is your opinion about the advantages and disadvantages of using an alternative dental device for sleep apnea instead of a CPAP machine?

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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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A 39-year-old male asked:

If you have mild sleep apnea (AHI 8) and don't want to treat it with CPAP or Mandibular device, is there any blood pressure med that can prevent the cardiovascular damage from untreated sleep apnea?

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What is the treatment for ear discharge in tympanic membrane perforation ,is it safe to use CPAP device in this situation?

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