Question 1

why do i wake up gasping for air?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

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 5

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

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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.

Question 6

it doesn't happen often but happens every couple of months maybe. i wake up in the night gasping for air for about ten seconds. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

OSA: Sounds like you should see a sleep physician and find out if you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is easily treated. In extreme cases, this condition is life threatening so please get it checked as soon as possible.

Question 7

how come i wake up choking and gasping for air?

Accepted Answer

Gasping: The most likely cause of waking up choking and gasping for air is obstructive sleep apnea. See a doctor for examination and possible sleep study!

Question 8

why is it impossible for me to run without gasping for air?

Accepted Answer

Question: That question requires a history and physical examination to start formulating an answer. It could require testing also depending on the H&amp;P. Unless of course you're always trying to run at 18,000 feet in which case a likely cause would be suggested immediately.

Question 9

why do i wake up terrified and gasping for air everytime i sleep?

Accepted Answer

OSA: If you wake up gasping for air, you probably have obstructive sleep apnea.  As you fall asleep and relax completely the tissue in your airway collapses and blocks the airway.  You might try sleeping on your side or stomach until you can see a sleep physician and be tested.

Question 10

my son is 8 years old and approximately 5 months ago he started waking up gasping for air.

Accepted Answer

I'm no expert here..: It almost sounds like sleep apnea, doesn't it? Did you know that there are pediatric sleep clinics where your son can be evaluated for a sleep disorder? Talk to your son't doctor about this. Other considerations might be gerd (gastro-esophageal reflux. In this condition, acidic stomach contents splash up from the stomach and into the esophagus. Sometimes, people cough and gasp with this condition.

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

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

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It doesn't happen often but happens every couple of months maybe. i wake up in the night gasping for air for about ten seconds. what could it be?

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How come i wake up choking and gasping for air?

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Why is it impossible for me to run without gasping for air?

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