Thread: Sleep Apnea & PN ?
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Old 11-19-2008, 06:24 PM
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anything that reduces oxygen to the tissues, leads to cell damage and cell death. This is most noticeable in the legs, and brain.
I have no idea how long I have had sleep apnea doing this type of damage. My oxygen level was dropping below 86%. All the more reason to stick with the CPAP!
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