Question 1

what does it mean when you wake up in the middle of the night and gasp for air ??

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It needs to: be formally evaluated to know. Sometimes people wake up gasping when they have a panic attack while sleeping. Sleep apnea is another possible. cause.  Needs to be evaluated. Take care

Question 2

i have noticed that ocationally i will have a quick gasp for air. nothing major just out of the ordinary.what could this be. i smoke. but just quit.

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3,000 toxins: Cigarettes contain at least 3, 000 toxic chemicals. Congratulations towards take a step towards healthier lungs. It will take awhile for your lungs to heal from the toxins you had exposed them to for the number of years you have smoked. With each smoke free day your heart and skin will start thanking you. Hold on -try to reduce cravings by using nicotine patches. Please discuss options with your dr.

Question 3

why do i wake up gasping for air?

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Rule out sleep apnea: An important sleep disorder that involves waking up, gasping for air, and often also involves snoring is called obstructive sleep apnea. There is a temporary closing off of the airway during sleep that causes periods of no breathing and therefore involuntary waking. There are other conditions that can involve gasping, including waking from nightmares, night terrors, anxiety attacks, and others.

Question 4

what causes involuntary gasping or snorting?

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If asleep, then: apnea is probable.  If awake, then it could be tracheal hiccuping which is a mediastinal twitch/ spasm noted with certain neuromuscular problems.  Or some esophageal spasms noted with hiccuping.  I would see a pulmonologist if they are gasps and not hiccup, and your oximetry suffers.

Question 5

the past two nights i have awaken to gasping for air ?

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PND: This is called paroxysmal nocturnal dyspna. It can be an early sign of congestive heart failure but discuss in detail exactly what you experience with your Dr.

Question 6

what could could cause gasping for air after excersise?

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Oxygen debt: When you exercise maximally, beyond your anaerobic threshold (&gt;85% of your age-based maximum predicted heart rate (154 for you) for more than a few minutes, your muscles shift from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism and you build up an "oxygen debt" with lactic acidosis that must be paid back. The longer you continue, the more you owe.   If a tiger is chasing U, it can save your life! Thus: gasping!

Question 7

woke up gasping for breath. why could this have happened?

Accepted Answer

It may be GERD: One of the common cause of waking up at night with complain of can not breath is gastroesophageal reflux dut to regurgitation of acid, it may or may not be the cause but it is worth ruled outmay be your doctor will recommend a trial of acid supressant therapy
discuss with your doctor
it can also be sleep apnea and she may need sleep studies to rule that out.

Question 8

what could cause a person to wake up coffin and gasping for air.

Accepted Answer

Cough/air hunger: Several possibilities e.g. Sleep apnea, or gerd a condition where stomach contents regurgitate into your throat during sleep.  See your doctor for complete exam and workup for your problem.

Question 9

what could cause me to wake up with a gasp? now i'm scared to sleep.

Accepted Answer

Is this a pattern?: Are you a load snorer? Do stop breathing during sleep? If so, it might be related to sleep apnea. Another possibility is that you are waking up during or after a nightmare.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of hynogogcic jerks can u wake up gasping for air for instance?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Many folks who are highly anxious have a fear on not getting enough air.  When we are between sleeping and waking we can feel quite vulnerable and pull out of the relaxed state with a start.  Get help from your doc or a clinical psychologist, more likely the latter will be the one to help you through this.  Magnesium level can be tested for and supplemented if needed.  Low mag can cause jerks.

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I have noticed that ocationally i will have a quick gasp for air. nothing major just out of the ordinary.what could this be. i smoke. but just quit.

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Why do i wake up gasping for air?

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What causes involuntary gasping or snorting?

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The past two nights i have awaken to gasping for air ?

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What could could cause gasping for air after excersise?

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Woke up gasping for breath. why could this have happened?

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What could cause a person to wake up coffin and gasping for air.

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What could cause me to wake up with a gasp? now i'm scared to sleep.

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What are the symptoms of hynogogcic jerks can u wake up gasping for air for instance?

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