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Severe Sleep apnea
I have done home sleep test and test result is severe sleep apnea
My hemoglobin is increased 18
Hemocrit 52
Pls if CPAP is required
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Severe sleep apnea needs treatment.
Better get an abg and chest xray and follow up with a pulmonologist
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Hi. I understand your concern s. The sleep study needs to be analysed in detail to suggest an ideal machine for you. So please consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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CPAP is required for treatment of severe sleep apnea . Please consult a pulmonologist/ sleep specialist.
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please do further work up urgently. Haemoglobin of 18 and PCV 52 requires more testing. We may have to evaluate if CPAP is required or Bi Level PAP. Please approach a chest physician.
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