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Suggest Treatment For Sleep Apnea
I suffer from sleep apnea, doctor has put me on a cpap. I am still having issues with my airway. Nose often seems to be blocked. Theres trace of blood in my nasal sputum. Sometimes clots. Once in a while I wake up with a fast heart beat which subsides in 1 or 2 minutes time.
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be atypical of sleep apnea. A disorder of the upper airways could explain your symptoms.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical check up and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- respiratory function tests
- an arterial blood gas analysis
- a sinus X ray study for sinus infection
- allergy tests for a possible allergic reaction that may cause persistent blocked nose.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Greetings, Dr. Aida
Welcome on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be atypical of sleep apnea. A disorder of the upper airways could explain your symptoms.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical check up and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- respiratory function tests
- an arterial blood gas analysis
- a sinus X ray study for sinus infection
- allergy tests for a possible allergic reaction that may cause persistent blocked nose.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Greetings, Dr. Aida
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