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Obstructive sleep apnea
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Could you explain what is obstructive sleep apnea?
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Is there any medication for obstructive sleep apnea?
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Is surgery effective to treat obstructive sleep apnea?
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How fast can I make my obstructive sleep apnea go away?
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How do you feel about surgery for obstructive sleep apnea?
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How effective are CPAPs at treating obstructive sleep apnea?
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Is it possible for young women have obstructive sleep apnea?
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How common is it for somebody to get obstructive sleep apnea?
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Will obstructive sleep apnea stop me from going on my vacation?
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Is it common for the elderly to develop obstructive sleep apnea?
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What's a simple, cheap treatment for my obstructive sleep apnea?
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What's the best treatment to get rid of obstructive sleep apnea?
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A 30-year old asked:
How to tell if my son possibly still has obstructive sleep apnea?
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Obstructive sleep apnea. how do you feel about treatment options?
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Is there anyway to successfully eliminate obstructive sleep apnea?
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A 39-year old asked:
Possible obstructive sleep apnea --who do I see to get a diagnosis?
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A 34-year old asked:
what is the differance between sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea?
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Which treatment works the best and fastest for obstructive sleep apnea?
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A 40-year old asked:
What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for obstructive sleep apnea?
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A 40-year old asked:
How come I have obstructive sleep apnea, but nobody else in the family has it?
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A 16-year old asked:
Are any special tests needed, or can a regular doctor see me for my obstructive sleep apnea?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is it possible that my general practicioner doctor do anything about my obstructive sleep apnea?
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My sister says she has obstructive sleep apnea. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
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A female asked:
Can you die from obstructive sleep apnea? What causes death? Is it preventable? What test do you need to have run on you?
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