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I've been having the feeling of not being able to breathe - especially when on a plane or in a car. it happens more when i don't sleep well. thoughts?
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I have seen this: In many people. For the patient record I have called it " suffocation" and it is caused by compromised chemistry in the brainstem., commonest cause is poor diet, especially sugar and sweeteners.
Answered 2/21/2014
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