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When i nap, sometimes my breathing becomes so shallow, then stops altogether but i am conscious of it happening & am 100% relaxed. can this be apnea?
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May be: As described, it sound like you may be getting some type of apnea. Get a sleep study to definitively diagnose your sleeping issues.
Answered 4/16/2016
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