Is it normal to stop breathing while sleeping

Q: Is it possible for a normal healthy woman or anyone for that matter to involuntarily just stop breathing? during the day, other than sleep apenea?

Its usually not normal could be a autonomic response or panic response, needs to be evaluated its probably benign but could do get work up done.

Q: Can sleep apnea or hypopnea events under 5 per hour (which is scientifically considered normal but you still stop breathing for 10 seconds or more causing an oxygen dip) cause or aggravate hypertension?

If study result does not meet the criteria for the diagnosis of sleep apnea, other finding less likely has significant deleterious effect.

Q: My 2 month baby cries with excessive rage and when he stops he gaps while breathing even when he falls asleep for a while. is this normal or harmful?

Please observe her carefully for any changes in lip or skin color. Babies sometimes will gasp after a brief pause, and their respiratory pattern is developing. If the pause is longer than 10 seconds, I would recommend a test called an apnea test. If you upload the sound, and would like to schedule a consult an appointment can be made.

Q: Is it true that we sometimes stop breathing while sleeping?

Occasional pauses while sleeping is not alarming. By definition if a patient stops breathing for more than 10 seconds, that is apnea. A patent who snores and has witnessed apnea should have a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea.

Q: Hi there, apparently i stop breathing while sleeping. i suspect it may be sleep apnea. what can one do?

I suggest a board certified pulmonologist and formal sleep studies and a medical workup, including a routine chest x-ray; however the sleep study is the gold standard to make the diagnosis.

Q: Could you tell me why i stop breathing when i sleep?

If you stopp breathing at night for more than 5 times an hour is Sleep apnea syndrome. There are different patterns. Is not normal & could do harm in the long run. Get advise & treatment. If overweight loose it!!! Probably will neeed a sleep test call polysomnogram. Get startes get healthy & see a doctor

Q: What caused me to stop breathing while i was sleeping?

That is the definition of sleep apnea. It is either central or obstructive. Central apneas arise from the central nervous system - you don't try to breathe. Obstructive apnea (osa) arises when the airway is completely or partly obstructed, by the tongue, uvula, soft palate, tonsils, adenoids, etc. Accompanied by a drop in blood oxygen, it is life threatening and raises risk of many conditions.

Q: What causes my husband to stop breathing while he is sleeping?

This needs to be addressed by a physician as it can be a serious health problem.

Q: What do you advise if i stop breathing when what do you advise if i sleep?

If you stop breathing during sleep it would be important to be medically assessed to rule out sleep apnea.

Question 1

Why would a normal child stop breathing for a few seconds while he's sleeping?

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Yes: Transient pauses of up to 10-15 secs are often seen in infants. After that time brief (<10 secs) pauses are seen, longer pauses are worrisome.Frequenc... Read More

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Question 2

Is it possible for a normal healthy woman or anyone for that matter to involuntarily just stop breathing? during the day, other than sleep apenea?

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Breathing: Its usually not normal could be a autonomic response or panic response, needs to be evaluated its probably benign but could do get work up done.

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Yes : But if you are doing it during the day i would have a nighttime polysomnogram done to make sure you do not have sleep apnea, since even skinny people ... Read More

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Question 3

Can sleep apnea or hypopnea events under 5 per hour (which is scientifically considered normal but you still stop breathing for 10 seconds or more causing an oxygen dip) cause or aggravate hypertension?

Answer

If study result does not meet the criteria for the diagnosis of sleep apnea, other finding less likely has significant deleterious effect.

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Question 4

My 2 month baby cries with excessive rage and when he stops he gaps while breathing even when he falls asleep for a while. is this normal or harmful?

Answer

Mgt/workup: Please observe her carefully for any changes in lip or skin color. Babies sometimes will gasp after a brief pause, and their respiratory pattern is d... Read More

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Question 5

Is it true that we sometimes stop breathing while sleeping?

Answer

Yes: Occasional pauses while sleeping is not alarming. By definition if a patient stops breathing for more than 10 seconds, that is apnea. A patent who sno... Read More

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Question 6

Hi there, apparently i stop breathing while sleeping. i suspect it may be sleep apnea. what can one do?

Answer

Specialist: I suggest a board certified pulmonologist and formal sleep studies and a medical workup, including a routine chest x-ray; however the sleep study is t... Read More

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Question 7

Could you tell me why i stop breathing when i sleep?

Answer

Is sleep apnea!!: If you stopp breathing at night for more than 5 times an hour is Sleep apnea syndrome. There are different patterns. Is not normal & could do harm... Read More

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Question 8

What caused me to stop breathing while i was sleeping?

Answer

Sleep apnea?: That is the definition of sleep apnea. It is either central or obstructive. Central apneas arise from the central nervous system - you don't try to ... Read More

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Question 9

What causes my husband to stop breathing while he is sleeping?

Answer

Sleep apnea: This needs to be addressed by a physician as it can be a serious health problem.

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Question 10

What do you advise if i stop breathing when what do you advise if i sleep?

Answer

No breathing: If you stop breathing during sleep it would be important to be medically assessed to rule out sleep apnea.

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Is it possible for a normal healthy woman or anyone for that matter to involuntarily just stop breathing? during the day, other than sleep apenea?

Can sleep apnea or hypopnea events under 5 per hour (which is scientifically considered normal but you still stop breathing for 10 seconds or more causing an oxygen dip) cause or aggravate hypertension?

My 2 month baby cries with excessive rage and when he stops he gaps while breathing even when he falls asleep for a while. is this normal or harmful?

Is it true that we sometimes stop breathing while sleeping?

Hi there, apparently i stop breathing while sleeping. i suspect it may be sleep apnea. what can one do?

Could you tell me why i stop breathing when i sleep?

What caused me to stop breathing while i was sleeping?

What causes my husband to stop breathing while he is sleeping?

What do you advise if i stop breathing when what do you advise if i sleep?

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