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Will I still be able to use my CPAP machine after Mohs Surgery?

sandra1947Nov 8, 2018
The BCC is on my upper lip slightly left of my nostril. I also have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine every night. The mask is the pillow type which fits into each nostril but also covers the area just below my nose. My question is after surgery will I have to stop using the CPAP machine? Thanks very much for your response.

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Dr. Jeffrey Cone, MD
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Answered on Apr 17, 2019
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