I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions. As before, in the interests of brevity some of the questions will be shortened.
Question: I've been using CPAP for the past 8-9 years and have now become d...
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Sue
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:25 PM -
How many years to develop and recognize OSA?
redbone
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 10:02 PM1. How many years (range) can a person have OSA before it is recognized and diagnosed?
2. How many years (range) does it take to develop Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
3. Between 1991 thru 1999 were all Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioner in both the military and private sector educated on how to recognize and diagnose OSA?
4. Why is OSA still underdiagnosed in this day and age?
5. Between 1983 thru 2000 was OSA symptoms overlooked and misdiagnosed?
6. What age range do people develop Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
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Thanks so much for posting these Doctor. It is always great for our members to see questions with specific answers from our experts.
Take care and all the best, sue
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