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I was always dubious, but I saw an article here that says they can be very connected. I then embarked on some research and found that the concensus is, that because asthma blocks the airways and apnea is by definition blocked airways causing you to stop breathing the two are interconnected. I don't know whether I believe it or not. Right now, I think you are right, I shold get the CPAP regardless. Because I can always try not using it after I lose weight.
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I personally have both Asthma and Apnea. I was first diagnosed with apnea in 1992. At that time they chose the course of performing sinus reconstruction (e.g. septoplasty, rhinoplasty and turbinoplasty). After surgery, they informed me that if I had more issues, then LAUP (Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasy) would be necessary. However, after the surgery and a short period of time thereafter (2 weeks or so) I felt better and did not further have the discussion about it. About 20 months ago, I began having issues with Asthma, which grew to significant over the year that follows, to the point that I had to move into my RV so that I could control the air around me. Regardless, I had issues still. When discussing it with my physicians, they finally decided to do another sleep study (25 years after the first one). I received a call from the physician that oversees the lab sleep studies. he informed me that I have Apnea. Who knew, I thought I'd been cured after the surgery in 1992. Well I guess that means I get to embark on finding an answer to better sleep. The physician that I spoke with said that maybe I should lose weight before I start treatment!!! I have had a stroke, I have spinal damage and resultant pain. How pray tell can I lose the weight, if I cannot sustain some consistency in exercise? Is that reasonable to expect, or should I just get a CPAP?
