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What Causes Snoring And Difficulty Breathing In Sleep?
Question: Hi doctor my mother is 50 yrs old n wen she sleeps she snores and suffers breathing problem different kind of sound come out wen she sleeps
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of sleep apnea.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your mother's symptoms and they are suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Main symptoms of OSA are snoring during sleep and increased daytime sleepiness.
The diagnosis can be confirmed by doing polysomnography (PSG or sleep study).
There are good treatments available for treating OSA. You can consult a pulmonologist or a sleep disorder specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Suggestive of sleep apnea.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your mother's symptoms and they are suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Main symptoms of OSA are snoring during sleep and increased daytime sleepiness.
The diagnosis can be confirmed by doing polysomnography (PSG or sleep study).
There are good treatments available for treating OSA. You can consult a pulmonologist or a sleep disorder specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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