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Should i try an otc snore preventor instead of a sleep study?
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Snoring: I would recommend sleep study in order to determine the cause of snoring & treat it, instead of just treating the symptom.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Snoring: Never, that is risking your life. If you have sleep apnea and don't get it treated it can kill you.
Answered 7/18/2014
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