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Hi doctors. i had a procedure, and before the procedure, the anesthesiologist asked me if i have sleep apnea. the anesthesiologist looked at my throat or my tongue or both and confirmed that i do. just curious..how did the anesthesiologist know,?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Airway: The relationship between these structures may be smaller and disrupts airflow.

Dr Rand agreed

Answered 11/2/2020

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A member asked:

Hi doctors. i had a procedure, and before the procedure, the anesthesiologist asked me if i have sleep apnea. the anesthesiologist looked at my throat or my tongue or both and confirmed that i do. just curious..how did the anesthesiologist know,?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Rand agreed

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