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Who should treat me for less severe ph caused by sleep apnea? i'm adrift without care since ph specialist said they don't treat my kind of ph,
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Options: For pulmonary hypertension caused by sleep apnea, a pulmonologist/sleep medicine specialist can be quite helpful. Alternatively, some cardiologists also treat pulm htn- depends on your region.
Answered 9/26/2013
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Pulmonologist: Cardiologist would both be great places to start. http://www.phassociation.org/patients/doctorswhotreatph.
Answered 9/25/2013
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PH and Sleep Apnea: Cva, coronary events, angina at night, dying in one's sleep can all be related to sleep apnea. You should see an ENT or sleep specialist. Cpap, dental devices and surgery can all be effective.
Answered 5/27/2016
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