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Suggest A Remedy For Breathing Problems During Sleep

Dear Sir,
my father have problem during sleeping hours ,he gets up
suddenly due to breathing problem.we also took the sleep test at
jaipur& ArtimisHospital Gurgaon and doctor recommend us CPAP device
..but after using the device same problem continues..
Sir i just want to take your expert suggestion
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your father's symptoms. He is most probably suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

In this condition, there is obstruction to free passage of air while breathing at nights, leading to frequent sleep disruptions.

CPAP device is the standard treatment for OSA. However, it needs to be titrated under the guidance of a neurologist/pulmonologist.

In addition, weight loss, if overweight, would also help.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
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Suggest A Remedy For Breathing Problems During Sleep

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your father s symptoms. He is most probably suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In this condition, there is obstruction to free passage of air while breathing at nights, leading to frequent sleep disruptions. CPAP device is the standard treatment for OSA. However, it needs to be titrated under the guidance of a neurologist/pulmonologist. In addition, weight loss, if overweight, would also help. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/