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What could cause a person to wake up coffin and gasping for air.
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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.
Answered 3/16/2014
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