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| Help | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My husband is only 26 and just about 400lbs. He snores very bad and and stops breathing for about 15 ...
A: This is a tough question, and it isn't the first that I have received about someone who needs ...
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| Sleep Apnea and Ear problems. | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have severe OSA and recently had a sinus infection and cold. Earaches developed, but only mild. ...
A: I had chronic ear infections as a child, so I am familiar with them. The sinus infection and cold ...
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| Dreaming of Drowning | 9/22/2008 |
Q: From what I have heard there is no proven relationship between sleep apnea and dreams... but ...
A: I used to have the same kind of dream. I be holding my breath under water until I couldn't take it ...
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| Cpap Machine issues | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I recently was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea.My AHI was 92. I have results ...
A: The AHI of 92 means that is how many times an hour you are waking up. 92 is incredibly severe. ...
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| Sleep Study Score | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Mekemson, I was recently a subject in a sleep study, unfortunately, I dont know what the ...
A: I apologize for the delayed response. Your oxygen desaturation of 84% means that your body wasn't ...
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| Snoring | 8/25/2008 |
Q: for many years I have been experiencing daytime fatigue, many times extreme. Recently I have felt ...
A: You should absolutely go in for a sleep study, even if your insurance only covers 70%. The fact ...
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| finding a doctor | 8/22/2008 |
Q: How did you decide Dr. li was the surgeon to do your surgery? I have been to several oral surgeons, ...
A: I chose Dr. Li because he is one of the world renown surgeons at Stanford that performs surgery ...
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| Great advice | 8/17/2008 |
Q: You are doing a great service for people on this website. I had the mma surgery on August 7th and ...
A: Keep in mind that you just said that the previous night before you sent the email was the first ...
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| five year old blue lips | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you can answer my question, but I will give you as much infor as possible so that ...
A: If he stopped breathing a couple times during his sleep study (but with no obstruction) that is ...
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| five year old blue lips | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you can answer my question, but I will give you as much infor as possible so that ...
A: I was a little confused about your son's lips turning purple and skin pale. I'm not sure if this ...
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| Voice After MMA Surgery | 8/8/2008 |
Q: You answered some questions for me a couple months back before I had the surgery. I am now about 6 ...
A: I don't recall having problems with my voice sounding nasal after surgery. I did sound different ...
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| low rdi still having MMA surgery | 7/30/2008 |
Q: First let me say thank you for taking the time to read this. You answered some of my questions a ...
A: Absolutely go through with it. If you aren't feeling a whole lot better, there can only be an ...
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| Uvula trimming | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I'm going in for surgery soon to have my tonsils removed and my uvula trimmed/shortened. My question ...
A: I have personally had this surgery (trimming of the uvula along with a tonsilectomy). I can say ...
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| coverage for severe sleep apnea/getting services asap | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My husband has always suffered from sleep apnea, only recently, i'd say in the past 5 months has it ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question, but you certainly have a lot going on, so I ...
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| Sleep Study | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I took my first sleep study last night and after 45 mins of being asleep they woke me up and told ...
A: The fact that you fall asleep while driving and talking to people is a sign that you have serious ...
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| OSA | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Sir: I'm 74. My polysomnografic :AHI=46/hr,desaturation to 81%, sleep time below 90% oxygen ...
A: Regardless of your oxygen saturation, an AHI of over 30 is considered severe apnea. Your oxygen ...
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| Dr. Kasey LI | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. My RDI is 41. However, my blood oxygen saturation ...
A: Any severity of sleep apnea should be addressed, and in your case it is considered severe. You are ...
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| sleepy problem | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I always have sleepy problem. Sometimes can fall asleep even during bath..but very sledom. I think ...
A: You need to go to your doctor and tell them you think that you have sleep apnea. The doctor should ...
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| SURGERY FOR SLEEP APNEA | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Newell Mekemson: I hope this finds you well and what amazing things you are doing for people. I ...
A: I would speak to the doctor at Stanford that estimated 12-14mm advancement and tell him that another ...
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| BiPAP's | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Newell: Are there any advantages of fixed BiPAP's over Auto-BiPAP's? Why would someone choose one ...
A: If you have an Auto-Pap, it should also have the ability to function as a BiPap. If your insurance ...
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| sleepy problem | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I always have sleepy problem. Sometimes can fall asleep even during bath..but very sledom. I think ...
A: First off, you need to get a sleep study. You can go to a regular doctor and they can set you up ...
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| dental device | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have been on cpap for 2 days and am having trouble exhaling but will give it some time. My ...
A: It will take you a while to get used to your cpap. Give it a few weeks. If you still have problems ...
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| MMA Surgery | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I am 29 years old and have sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. I have been unable to tolerate a ...
A: I did not have any complications from my MMA. I ate a liquid/blended diet for about six weeks. ...
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| Sinus | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Why is it get a sinus infection every time I use my machine? I stopped using it for awhile and I ...
A: Personally, I have never experienced a sinus infection while using a CPAP, however, I have heard of ...
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| MMA Surgery | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am 29 years old and have sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. I have been unable to tolerate a ...
A: This is an excellent question, and the MMA surgery is one that I am very familiar with. I did ...
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| Dental Sleep Apnea Device | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am looking for an opinion on a dental sleep apnea device. I don't remember the name, but read ...
A: There are many options for dental devices, and they have become very common and popular. These ...
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| Uvula reduction surgery | 3/27/2008 |
Q: The doctor said my Uvular is twice the size as normal. This recent visit to the doctor due to ...
A: I'm not sure what a "split" uvula is, but I can understand if a large uvula may be the culprit to ...
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| help............... | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have OSA and just got a cpap.my pressure is so high it feels like im sleeping or should i say ...
A: It definitely takes a while to get used to the cpap. If you have a cpap that blows continuous ...
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| Overall health | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am male, 61 years young in May 08, am 5' 11" weigh 180 lbs and have been diagnosed with severe ...
A: You would want to visit an ENT that specializes in sleep apnea. He or she would scope your throat ...
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| Sleep Apnea and Health Insurance | 1/10/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of trying to find an Insurance company that will insure me since my wife ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not an insurance expert and really do not know why you are being declined. I ...
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| Central Sleep Apnea specialists | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Who should i consult on to get a new ideas for a surgical cure? sincerely: Josephine
A: The subject of your email indicated that you are looking for a surgical cure for CENTRAL sleep ...
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| Sleep Apnea issues | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have several questions and you look like the person to answer them,I hope you can help! 1.I am 50 ...
A: I apologize for not responding to you sooner -- I was visiting family out-of-town. In regards to ...
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| should I try what you're trying now? | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I am 42 year old woman. I have suffered from chronic conditions, including sleep apnea, chronic ...
A: First, to address all of the ailments listed, I would have to say that your depression, anxiety and ...
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| why worry about apnea | 9/22/2007 |
Q: i have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. i thought i slept very well, very soundly, except for ...
A: First and foremost, to give you a short answer, the reason you need to worry about sleep apnea is ...
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| Dry mouth with Bipap | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I had a sleep study done and was told I stop breathing 65 times an hour. I am using a Bipap machine ...
A: I have encountered this problem before. Are you using a nasal mask or a full-face mask? Most ...
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| inherited | 8/1/2007 |
Q: is sleep apnea inherited?
A: Sleep apnea can be inherited, yes. The majority of people suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, ...
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| HELP!!! | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am writing on behalf of my boyfriend. HE owns 5 video stores, with over 50 employees, is being ...
A: The questions that I answer are regarding sleep apnea and treatments/surgeries available, as well as ...
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| Choking and sleep apnea | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Last night my husband woke up unable exhale. It was a very dangerous situation. He was frantically ...
A: I've never heard of someone that was not able to exhale in relation to sleep apnea. Are you sure he ...
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| Sleep Apnea | 7/12/2007 |
Q: My husband has struggled with sleep apnea for 20 years; to the point now that we cannot sleep in the ...
A: Julia, A doctor has to prescribe a CPAP for you; however, I do see them available for sale on ...
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