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Q569:  Can obstructive sleep apnea be secondary to major depressive disorder & generalized anxiety?

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A1:  Yes. Sleep apnea can be secondary to PTSD , depression, anxiety disorders, insomnia, etc.  (JR)  11/17/20

      

A2:   The simple answer is YES. Getting a doctor to stick their neck out and writing you a letter stating such is the hard part.  (RJ)  11/17/20

       

A3:  Yes, it can be secondary. If you are a veteran of the current conflict file for sleep disturbances under the gulf war syndrome. I have been successful doing it that way.  (GR)  11/17/20