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Have been diagnosed with osa following sleep test at bangkok pattaya hospital in Pattaya. Need now to obtain automatic machine. Hospital cannot supply and their agencies are very slow.

I dont know exactly where you could get one in Thailand. My suggestion would be to try and get one online. If you have a prescription for one it should not be a problem. Try looking up Durable Medical Equipment Providers Online and see what you can find. You can also try Cpap.com. Respirionics and Resmed are both good units. Good luck.

I have severe obstructive sleep apnea that caused mu oxygen levels to drop in the 60% range. The condition was bad enough that surgery was offered.

My question: If you had surgery to correct you obstructive sleep apnea, what were your side effects (if any) and how long did it take to recover.

I’ve not had the procedure done (yet) but one of my coworkers had it done and it improved her whole life so much. Now that it’s been 10 years (she’s gotten older, plus she’s gained weight) she started to have difficulty staying asleep again so badly that she asked her doctor if she could have a second procedure but instead he has her on one of those ventilating machines–which she detests (but maybe her condition hasn’t progressed far enough to suggest surgery again yet). If your condition is bad enough your doc is recommending surgery, you ought to think about it–maybe get a second opinion. Surgery recovery may be painful but if it’ll allow you to breath (and avoid developing other health problems related to oxygen depravity), then it is well worth it–and whatever pain there is is transitory, it’ll go away once the incisions have healed and you[‘ll feel so much better.

Narcolepsy treatments can fluctuate due to variations in individual symptoms. Learn more about narcolepsy and treatment options from our medical expert in this free video.

Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig

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Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a sensation induced by an immobilization of the legs. Learn more about restless leg syndrome and what you can do about it from our medical expert in this free video.

Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig

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This video introduces the Bravo Nasal Pillow Interface CPAP Mask for use with a CPAP, BiPap, BiLevel, or Auto Adjusting CPAP machine to treat Sleep Apnea. It is a good alternative to the ResMed Swift mask. More videos can be seen at www.cpap.com

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Dr. Henley welcomes Dr. Bojrab who discusses sleep disorders from obstructive sleep apnea, to restless leg syndrome, insomnias, treatments, etc. He even discusses some of the latest science about what happens when we sleep and why. Don’t miss the latest topic in the series on the brain called “It’s A Brain Thing.”

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This video is to introduce people to the New Version Breeze Nasal Pillow System made by Puritan Bennett for use with a CPAP, BiPap, BiLevel, or Auto Adjusting CPAP machine to treat Sleep Apnea. More videos can be seen at www.cpap.com

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Part II of Sleep Disorders on It’s a Brain Thing with Dr. Henley.

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Obstructive sleep apnea can be very difficult for an individual’s well-being if it’s not treated properly. Learn some tips for assessing and treating obstructive sleep apnea from our medical expert in this free video.

Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a potentially life threatening condition that is more common than generally recognized. Over 20 million Americans suffer from OSA and they don’t even know it!

Symptoms include: Snoring, Large Neck Size, High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Interrupted Sleep, Daytime Fatigue, Lack of Concentration, Morning Headaches, Sexual Dysfunction.

If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to find their causes and treat them as soon as possible. While symptoms by themselves may seem common and little cause for concern, if left untreated, sleep disorders can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and even death. Other long term physical and psychological complications can include obesity, diabetes, depression, poor work performance and strained personal relationships.

If you think that you suffer from SLEEP APNEA, contact your healthcare professional.

zrick@bellsouth.net – For more information on HOME SLEEP TESTING to diagnose OSA.

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