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Suggest Remedy For Periods Of Absence Of Breathing While Sleeping

Dear Sir,
I had a successful 4 bypass operation during February 2007. My BMI is 26. How do I get my weight down to a BMI of 25. My age is 72.
During sleep I have periods where I dont breath for a while. I don't smoke and consume zero alcohol. Only water. I am a vegetarian. I keep fit by going for long walks and cyclng.
Thank you.
Egon Kramer
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello Egon!

Welcome on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that the troubles with breathing during the night could indicate possible sleep apnea.

You should know that this disorder increases your cardio-vascular risk and the risk for hypertension. That is why it is important to get diagnosed on time and get the proper treatment for this disorder.

For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests to investigate for possible sleep apnea:

- a chest X ray stuy and pulmonary function tests for obstruction
- a resting ECG
- an arterial blood gas analysis
- a multi sleep latency test.

Regarding your BMI, I do not find it concerning. I would just encourage you to continue on your healthy diet and keep being active.
Consulting with a dietitian could help lose some pounds.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Iliri
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Suggest Remedy For Periods Of Absence Of Breathing While Sleeping

Hello Egon! Welcome on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that the troubles with breathing during the night could indicate possible sleep apnea. You should know that this disorder increases your cardio-vascular risk and the risk for hypertension. That is why it is important to get diagnosed on time and get the proper treatment for this disorder. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests to investigate for possible sleep apnea: - a chest X ray stuy and pulmonary function tests for obstruction - a resting ECG - an arterial blood gas analysis - a multi sleep latency test. Regarding your BMI, I do not find it concerning. I would just encourage you to continue on your healthy diet and keep being active. Consulting with a dietitian could help lose some pounds. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri