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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sleep Apnea

I just had an overnight sleep test. I was diagnosed with severe Sleep Apnea (66%). While the majority is caused by obstruction, there is also central apnea involved. In the results, I noticed that I had 0% N3 sleep. What is the effect of not having any N3 sleep?
Wed, 27 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Sleep apnea is systemic disease. If don't treat it, it will damage all organs of the body.
So if your N3 sleep is not proper, you are at risk of hypertension, diabetes, stroke, coronary artery disease, respiratory failure, dyslipidemia, chronic headache, mood changes etc.
So better to start treatment for sleep apnea as soon as possible.
BiPAP machine with proper titration is the treatment of choice.
Weight reduction is also-ran very important.
So consult your sleep specialist and start treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sleep Apnea

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Sleep apnea is systemic disease. If don t treat it, it will damage all organs of the body. So if your N3 sleep is not proper, you are at risk of hypertension, diabetes, stroke, coronary artery disease, respiratory failure, dyslipidemia, chronic headache, mood changes etc. So better to start treatment for sleep apnea as soon as possible. BiPAP machine with proper titration is the treatment of choice. Weight reduction is also-ran very important. So consult your sleep specialist and start treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.