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Sometimes when i breathe it feels like my airway 'catches'. it lasts until my next breath. occurs both at rest/walking. produces a snort like sound.?
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Upper airway issue: It depends if it's on inhalation or exhalation. However, it sounds like an upper airway issue like a floppy soft palate or uvula. These kinds of things could cause sleep apnea which is an upper airway obstruction. These kinds of things would also cause snoring when you sleep.
Answered 12/25/2022
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See an ENT: Tis could be. A tumor and it can result in sudden total obstruction so see one soon usually 10% curable.
Answered 5/9/2014
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