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A 19-year-old female asked:

When i sleep or doze off i wake up by gasping for breath.could it be from stress?anxiety?the allergy medicine i'm taking?i'm scared:(

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Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli
Dr. Arthur Ciaramicolianswered
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
Sleep: Difficult to say, you should ask your doctor for an evaluation to rule out medical issues, if cleared ask for a referral to a mental health professional who can help you uncover the roots of your distress. Best.
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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
SA?: Although less common in young woman, you should consult your doctor to rule out the presence of sleep apnea. I'd doubt that your problem is related to the allergy medications.
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Dr. William Jenkins
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You might : get evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea especially if you've been told you snore a lot
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