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Thanks for the D2D,
Losing weight will help to control sleep apnea if the patient is overweight. As it is a lifestyle and dietary change, the patient should always use it first line and it is also good for general health. It cannot completely cure sleep apnea if there are other causes of sleep apnea.
Bariatric surgery for some severely obese patients may be helpful if they have been carefully evaluated before surgery.
There are so many types of CPAP machines on the market and internet, it can be bewildering. The most important consideration should be that it is something tailored to your specific type and severity of sleep apnea. The mask choice, fitting, fine tuning of settings, type of CPAP, even the size and portability of the machine is important to optimise use and effectiveness. The after sales support is very important too. For that reason, I do not advise that the CPAP be bought on the internet, as your doctors will not be able to support you in the use of the CPAP after that.
Thank you for your questions. As your questions have been answered well by Dr Chua, I shall not be repetitious. However, I would like to elaborate on why snoring is a significant symptom and the assessments involved for a snorer. Snoring is a common symptom and a local study has shown that up to 30% of Singaporeans snore. It is a significant symptom for 2 main reasons: 1. If the snorer has a bed partner, he/she will be frustrated and possibly sleep deprived from the constant or loud snoring. 2.
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