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Can Glandular Fever & ME In The Past Cause Sleep Apneoa?

I have been diagnosed with Sleep Apneoa bit he CPAP treatment while improvngmy blood oxygen readings and decreasing the no, of times I stop breathing ahs not improved the morning hangovers or afternoon drowsiness. It has been suggested that my past history of glandular fever and M.E. may be the reason for this. opinions ?
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
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Hi,

No neither one and nor the other can cause sleep apnea. Usually the treatment is with CPAP device and if you are overweight to lose weight.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla,
Pulmonologist
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Can Glandular Fever & ME In The Past Cause Sleep Apneoa?

Hi, No neither one and nor the other can cause sleep apnea. Usually the treatment is with CPAP device and if you are overweight to lose weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist