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I stop breathing in my sleep sometimes. can i go to the hospital for this?
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Yes, this can be: A serious problem. Would encourage an evaluation by a sleep medicine specialist and a polysomnogram (sleep study) to determine if you have sleep apnea or other sleep disorders.
Answered 12/7/2013
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