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Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder, where a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while asleep, is called sleep apnea. The characteristic signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are loud snoring and daytime tiredness even after a goodnight's rest. The types of sleep apnea are obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea syndrome.

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I am 46 years old with a history of sleep apnea and have been advised to lose 25 kg. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 46 years old, recently diagnosed with sleep apnea, and have been on CPAP for the past week. The doctor has advised me to reduce 25 kgs. Unfortunately, I am also hypertensive and diabetic. I have shared my test results. What are the ways to reduce my weight? Kindly help.  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern and reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Are you a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian?  Read Full »

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