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Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea Cause Hyperventilation?
Question: Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea trigger hyperventilation also? This has been a problem with my anxiety. Its harder for me to breath let's say in the morning or when I feel anxiety.
Brief Answer:
No, sleep apnea does not give hyperventilation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Sleep apnea gives hypo-ventilation syndrome not hyperventilation.
Your hyperventilation its due to your anxiety, and anxiety can come from many stressful factors that accumulate in your body.
Control slowly your breathing by breathing deep into a paper bag so you will avoid hyperventilation.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
No, sleep apnea does not give hyperventilation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Sleep apnea gives hypo-ventilation syndrome not hyperventilation.
Your hyperventilation its due to your anxiety, and anxiety can come from many stressful factors that accumulate in your body.
Control slowly your breathing by breathing deep into a paper bag so you will avoid hyperventilation.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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