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Ive had sinus issues for years, headache, congestion and drainage. could this be causing sleep apnea? im 34 m not over weight. wife says i snore and ive been waking up gasping. i also have pacs, if i did hv sleep apnea could it cause them? thanks?

Q: ive had sinus issues for years, headache, congestion and drainage. could this be causing sleep apnea? im 34 m not over weight. wife says i snore and ive been waking up gasping. i also have pacs, if i did hv sleep apnea could it cause them? thanks?

: Cardiac arrhythmias can occur with sleep apnea during low oxygen saturation. A sleep study combined with cardiac monitoring would be important testing for you. Discuss with your MD.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Cardiac arrhythmias can occur with sleep apnea during low oxygen saturation. A sleep study combined with cardiac monitoring would be important testing for you. Discuss with your MD.

Answered 7/27/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

To clarify all of this and maintain stable health would suggest overnight sleep study. If you are showing sleep apnea, treatment should be instituted

Answered 8/11/2022

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A member asked:

Ive had sinus issues for years, headache, congestion and drainage. could this be causing sleep apnea? im 34 m not over weight. wife says i snore and ive been waking up gasping. i also have pacs, if i did hv sleep apnea could it cause them? thanks?

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