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Male 75 yrs diabetis sob pfts done sleep apnea no results yet dx?
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It could be lung : Problem (reactive/obstructive lun)disease , coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy (weak pumping of the heart), lung fibrosis/ scarring, clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) etc. Only your dr can give u an accurate diagnosis. God bless you!
Answered 12/10/2013
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R/O OSA: OSA can be suggested by history and physical. Excess snoring/daytime sleepiness/apneic episodes/ aM headaches. And the Exam obesity/small oral airway/collar size>18. The definitive test is a PSG with split night/CPAP titration. I would request copy of sleep study and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the options. You are young CPAP can be difficult to tolerate. ENT FOR UPP EVAL.
Answered 6/1/2015
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