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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm really worried about my sister. She's been dea...
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  • 07/02/2025

I'm really worried about my sister. She's been dealing with sleep apnea for like 10 years now, and it causes her to wake up suddenly while sleeping, though it only happens once every month or every couple of months. What kind of treatments are available for this, and how can we help her manage or sort this out?

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