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[Diagnosis] What is the typical progression and speed of developing apnea?
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RE: What is the typical progression and speed of developing apnea?
When I asked re progress, I should have been clearer, was asking does one say start of with mild say AHI of 5 or so, and then in a few years if untreated it gets to 10, and few years later 15 or so etc. Or does the severity of the apnea stay constant once one gets it. In my case my AHI of 24.8 would be the same 3 years prior (assuming apnea doesn't progress) or would have been something lower (if it does progress)

In my case too, the dr. thought it could be depression, and problem was that as my mood and energy was low to some extent the symptoms are the same, so didn't push it, finally I said I don't think its depression as had been seeing a therapist and felt fine per the therapist, and then they ordered the sleep study.

Thanks

Shri
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#12
RE: What is the typical progression and speed of developing apnea?
I didn't have Sleep Apnea, I knew that for a fact, I slept fine with no problems. Sleep Test? WTH do I need that for? I'm sleeping fine. To stop my wife from pestering me I finally agreed to take one. AHI 90+ !!!
And now I'm here, after a journey but now I'm here.
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#13
RE: What is the typical progression and speed of developing apnea?
I've suffered from DeNile Apnea for maybe 30 years. Now I've got a nicer combo of complex Apnea and COPD.

BTW the sleep study from our OP...you're in the Complex Apnea club apparently. 7 CA to 9 OA. Longest CA at 27 seconds.
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RE: What is the typical progression and speed of developing apnea?
I think it is like most people who are diabetic. By the time they are diagnosed, they have already had it for a few years.

In my case, it was sudden and over a matter of a couple of months worsened dramatically. My lack of oxygen was due to a slow heart, however, not apnea. So, I'm on a cpap (works) to delay the need for a pacemaker. This is not typical but does show a sudden need for a machine. I'm sure strokes or heart attacks can also cause a sudden need.
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