By GERALD SECOR COUZENS
Dr. Nancy A. Collop is an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University and a former president of the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
Q: How long does it usually take a person with sleep apnea to seek medical treatment?
A: Anecdotally, I think it's a year or two before a patient contacts his doctor. If you snore, suffer from daytime fatigue and have hypertension, it's certainly worth querying your family physician about the possibility of sleep apnea. Obesity is a risk factor, too, although sleep apnea can occur in people of ideal weight. As the person experiences more sleep deprivation, other symptoms become noticeable, such as weight gain.
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